Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Ts25 Owners Manual

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Preparation
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing 
the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check...

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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P119)
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This site is English only.)
The...

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Preparation
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) 
when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the 
built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to 
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity,...

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Preparation
∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 
[DISP.].  (P51)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These 
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
∫Number of recordable...

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Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use] 
below.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET].
[Requirements for Underwater use]
Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance.
[Please set the clock] is displayed after viewing the last screen.
For...

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Preparation
Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].  (P40)
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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in...

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Preparation
Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and 
stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P14)•Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp/LED light, microphone,...

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Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode
∫List of Recording Modes
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set 
Recording Mode will be set.
Press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P29)Beach & Surf Mode (P67)
The subjects are recorded using settings 
automatically selected by the camera. This mode is optimal for taking pictures to 
3 m (10 feet) underwater and at the beach.
Normal Picture Mode...

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Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings 
to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/Face...

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Basic
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in 
blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the...