Panasonic DMC-ZS25K User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-ZS25
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Panasonic DMC-ZS25K Specifications

General

Sensor Type	MOS
Effective Megapixels	16.1 MP
Optical Zoom	20x
Digital Zoom	4x
LCD Screen Resolution	460, 000 dots
Image Stabilization	Optical
Maximum Aperture	f/3.3 - f/6.4
ISO Sensitivity	100 - 6400
LCD Screen Size	3.0 inch
Video Recording	Full HD 1920 x 1080
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery	Lithium-ion
Sensor Size	1/2.33 inch
Shutter Speed	8 - 1/1600 sec
Weight	Approx. 193 g with battery and SD Memory Card (0.43 lb)

Summary

Before use

Camera handling

Guidance on protecting the camera from damage and malfunctions.

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Cursor button

Charging battery

About batteries that you can use with this unit

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Steps to charge the battery using AC adapter and outlet.

Charging the battery through the computer

Steps to charge the battery using a computer via USB.

Remaining battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)

Compatible memory cards (optional)

Setting the clock

Sequence of operations

[Program AE] Mode

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture.

[Scene Mode]

Aim the camera and shoot

Taking still pictures

Steps to take still pictures using the shutter button.

Recording motion pictures

Steps to record and finish motion pictures.

Play back pictures

Adjusting focus

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recommended for beginners for automatic camera optimization.

Using flash

Automatic Scene Detection

AF Tracking

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Recording motion pictures

Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded

Viewing your pictures

Viewing motion pictures

Capturing still pictures from motion pictures

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom”

Searching pictures by the recording date (Calendar search)

Deleting pictures

To delete multiple (up to 50)/To delete all pictures

Setting the menu

Menu type

Using Quick menu

Using the [Setup] menu

[Clock Set]

Set the camera's time, date, and display format.

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Reset]

[USB Mode]

Select communication method for connecting to computer/printer.

[Format]

Using Zoom

Zoom types and use

[i.ZOOM]

[Digital Zoom]

Taking pictures with flash

Taking close-up pictures

[Macro Zoom] (Enlarging close-up subjects)

Taking pictures with self-timer

Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation

Determining aperture and shutter speed and recording

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

Control depth of field by setting aperture.

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

Control motion blur by setting shutter speed.

[Manual Exposure] Mode

Manually set both aperture and shutter speed.

Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode

Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode

Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode]

Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode

[Cust.Set Mem.]

[Custom]

Burst function

Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.]

How the Face Recognition function works

Explains how the camera recognizes faces during recording and playback.

Recording tips when registering face pictures

If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording

Registering face pictures

Editing or deleting information about registered persons

Useful features for travel

[World Time]

Entering Text

Using the [Rec] menu

[Picture Size]

Set the resolution (number of pixels) for still pictures.

[Quality]

[Sensitivity]

[White Balance]

[AF Mode]

[Burst]

[Stabilizer]

[Clock Set]

Using the [Motion Picture] menu

[Rec Format]

[Rec Quality]

Different playback methods [Playback Mode]

[Slide Show]

[Filtering Play]

[Calendar]

Retouching pictures

[Auto Retouch]

Adjust color and brightness automatically.

[Creative Retouch]

Using the [Playback] menu

[Text Stamp]

[Retouch]

[Protect]

[Face Rec Edit]

[Copy]

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen

Instructions for connecting the camera to a TV.

To connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional)

Connect using HDMI for high-resolution viewing.

To connect with an AV cable (optional)

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)

What is VIERA Link (HDMI)?

Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional)

Viewing 3D still pictures

Connect the camera to a 3D-capable TV by use of an HDMI mini cable (optional) to display the playback screen

Display still pictures recorded in 3D

To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D

Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures in the recorder

Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorder

Keeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC

Installing supplied software

PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE

Connect camera to computer

Printing

Connect camera to printer

Printing multiple pictures

Making print settings on the camera

Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery

List of LCD monitor displays

In recording

In playback

Message displays

[This memory card cannot be used]

[Please turn camera off and then on again] [System Error]

Troubleshooting for system errors and lens issues.

[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]

Error message for incompatible memory card formats.

[Insert SD card again] [Try another card]

[Memory card parameter error]

[Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card]

[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]

[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]

[This battery cannot be used]

[Recording failed.]

Q&A Troubleshooting

Battery, power

Troubleshooting for battery and power issues.

Camera does not work even if the camera is turned on.

Steps to troubleshoot camera not powering on.

Recording

Troubleshooting for recording issues.

Cannot record pictures.

Solutions for inability to record pictures.

Recording (continued)

Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference.

Motion picture recording stops midway.

Panorama picture recording stops before finishing.

The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)

LCD monitor

Flash

Playback

Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures.

Troubleshooting for inability to view pictures.

Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black.

Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Search.

Playback (continued)

Motion pictures taken with this camera cannot be played in other cameras.

TV, computer, printer

Troubleshooting for connectivity issues.

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored.

Troubleshooting for TV display problems.

Cannot play motion pictures on TV.

Troubleshooting for playing motion pictures on TV.

VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working.

Troubleshooting for VIERA Link (HDMI) connection problems.

TV, computer, printer (continued)

Cannot communicate with the computer.

Troubleshooting for PC communication failures.

Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory).

Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards)

Troubleshooting for SDXC card recognition issues.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

Troubleshooting for printing issues.

Cannot print panorama pictures properly.

Clock is incorrect.

Usage cautions and notes

When in use

Cautions regarding electromagnetic interference and heat.

Caring for your camera

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the camera.

Memory cards

Charging the battery

Lens

3D viewing

Personal Information