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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS25
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No. Dealer Purchased From Model No. Deale
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not
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Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supp
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■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (ENG) VQT4N96 7
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Contents Information for Your Safety .... 2 Viewing your pictures ........... 17 Before use ................................ 8 Deleting pictures ................... 17 Standard accessories ............. 9 Reading the Owner’s Manual Names and Functions of (PDF format) ........................... 18 Main Parts .............................. 10 Supplied software .................. 19 Inserting and removing the Specifications ........................ 20 battery or SD memory card Digital Camera Acc
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Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack USB connection DMW-BCG10PP cable • Charge the battery K1HY08YY0031 before use. Battery pack is indicated as CD-ROM battery pack or battery in the VFF1087 text. • Software: Use it to install the software AC adaptor on your PC. VSK0768 • Owner’s Manual for advanced features Hand strap VFC4297 • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera [ON/OFF] button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Speaker Microphone Zoom lever Motion picture button LCD monitor Playback button [EXPOSURE] button [HDMI] socket Cursor buttons [AV OUT/DIGITAL] [MENU/SET] socket [DISP.] button • This socket is also used when charging the [Q.MENU]/ battery. [ / ] (Delete/Cancel) button Charging lamp * Tripod mount • Ensure that the tripod is stable. Card/Battery door Re
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Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever ( ). • Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the back of Close the door th
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Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)). Make sure that the camera is turned off. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor ( ) (supplied) or a PC ( ) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) ■ Charging lamp ( ) On: C
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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 ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] • To cancel → Press [ / ] button. Press [MENU/SET] to set ■ Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and . Please see the next page on how to s
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Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Press to select and then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [ / ] button several times to
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Taking pictures Shutter button Press the camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed that are manually adjusted. Use this
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Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Zoom can also be used during recording. Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power when recording motion pictures. ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way. ● You can continuously record
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Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) Press to select a picture to be displayed ● By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. ● To play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , and then press to start playback. ● To switch to Recording Mode, press the playback button again or press the shutter button halfway during playback. Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. Press [ / ] button ( ) t
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(PDF format) Reading the Owner’s Manual More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied) Click the [Owner’s Manual] Select the desired language and then click [Owner’s Manual] to install To return to the install menu. Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut ic
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Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, PHOTOfunSTUDIO organized, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be 9.0 AE corrected and motion pictures can be edited. • Compatible OS: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP You can edit motion pictures easily. This will only install a shortcut to the trial version LoiLoScope download site. (30-day full-trial For details about using Lo
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Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for Your Safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.4 W Consumption When playing back: 1.0 W Camera effective 16,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 20 x zoom [NANO SURFACE f=4.3 mm to 86.0 mm COATING] (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) / F3.3 (Max. Wide) to F6.4 (Max. Tele) Image St
