Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Ts25 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS25
 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
until 
2012/12/31
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 6
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of 
the Camera ................................................................................................................... 8
Standard Accessories ............................................................................................... 13
Names and Functions of Main Parts........................................................................ 14
Preparation
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................. 16• Charging ............................................................................................................. 16
• Approximate operating time and number of re cordable pictures ........................ 18
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery.................................................................................................................. 20
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........................................................................ 22 • Approximate number of reco rdable pictures and available recording time ......... 24
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .................................................................................. 25
• Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................................ 26
Tips for taking good pictures ................................................................................... 27 • Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully......................................................... 27
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ......................................................................... 27
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................................. 28
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................................................................................. 29• Changing the settings ......................................................................................... 31
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode) .............................................................................................. 32
Focusing .................................................................................................................... 33
Recording Motion Pictures....................................................................................... 35
Playing Back .............................................................................................................. 37 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ..................................................... 38
• Using the Playback Zoom ................................................................................... 38
Deleting Pictures ....................................................................................................... 39 • To delete a single picture .................................................................................... 39
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures ................................... 39
Setting the Menu ....................................................................................................... 40 • Setting menu items ............................................................................................. 40
• Using the Quick Menu ........................................................................................ 41
About the Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 42 
						

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Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 51
Using the Zoom ......................................................................................................... 52
• Optical Zoom ...................................................................................................... 52
• Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) .............................................................................. 53
• Intelligent Zoom .................................................................................................. 53
• Digital Zoom........................................................................................................ 53
Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................. 54 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ........................................................... 54
Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom])........................................... 58
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......................................................................... 59
Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................... 60
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ....................................................................... 61
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)............................................................................................ 62 • [Expressive] ........................................................................................................ 63
• [Retro] ................................................................................................................. 63
• [High Key] ........................................................................................................... 63
• [Low Key] ............................................................................................................ 63
• [Sepia]................................................................................................................. 64
• [Dynamic Monochrome] ...................................................................................... 64
• [Impressive Art] ................................................................................................... 64
• [High Dynamic] ................................................................................................... 64
• [Cross Process] .................................................................................................. 65
• [Toy Effect] .......................................................................................................... 65
• [Miniature Effect] ................................................................................................. 66
• [One Point Color] ................................................................................................ 66
Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively .................................................................. 67
• [Sports]................................................................................................................ 67
• [Snow] ................................................................................................................. 67
• [Beach & Surf]..................................................................................................... 67
• [Advanced Underwater] ...................................................................................... 68
Taking panorama pictures ([Panorama Shot]) ........................................................ 69
Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) .................. 72
• [Portrait] .............................................................................................................. 73
• [Soft Skin] ........................................................................................................... 73
• [Scenery]............................................................................................................. 73
• [Night Portrait] ..................................................................................................... 74
• [Night Scenery] ................................................................................................... 74
• [Food].................................................................................................................. 74
• [Baby1]/[Baby2] .................................................................................................. 75
• [Pet] .................................................................................................................... 76
• [Sunset]............................................................................................................... 76
• [High Sens.] ........................................................................................................ 76
• [Starry Sky] ......................................................................................................... 76
• [Glass Through] .................................................................................................. 76 
						

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Entering Text.............................................................................................................. 77
Using the [Rec] Menu................................................................................................ 78• [Picture Size]....................................................................................................... 78
• [Sensitivity].......................................................................................................... 79
• [White Balance]................................................................................................... 80
• [AF Mode] ........................................................................................................... 82
• [Face Recog.] ..................................................................................................... 85
• [i.Exposure] ......................................................................................................... 89
• [i.Resolution] ....................................................................................................... 89
• [Digital Zoom]...................................................................................................... 89
• [Burst] ................................................................................................................. 90
• [Time Lapse Shot]............................................................................................... 92
• [Color Mode] ....................................................................................................... 95
• [Color Reproduction] ........................................................................................... 95
• [AF Assist Lamp] ................................................................................................. 95
• [Red-Eye Removal]............................................................................................. 96
• [Stabilizer] ........................................................................................................... 96
• [Date Stamp] ....................................................................................................... 97
• [Clock Set] .......................................................................................................... 97
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............................................................................. 98 • [Rec Quality] ....................................................................................................... 98
• [Continuous AF] .................................................................................................. 98
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback................................................................................... 99• [Slide Show]........................................................................................................ 99
• [Filtering Play] ................................................................................................... 101
• [Calendar] ......................................................................................................... 104
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) .................................................... 105 • [Auto Retouch] .................................................................................................. 105
• [Creative Retouch] ............................................................................................ 106
• [Color Reproduction] ......................................................................................... 107
Using the [Playback] Menu..................................................................................... 108
• [Text Stamp] ...................................................................................................... 108
• [Retouch] ...........................................................................................................110
• [Video Divide]..................................................................................................... 110
• [Time Lapse Video] ............................................................................................ 111
• [Resize] ..............................................................................................................112
• [Cropping] ..........................................................................................................113
• [Favorite] ............................................................................................................114
• [Print Set] ...........................................................................................................115
• [Protect] .............................................................................................................117
• [Face Rec Edit] ..................................................................................................118
• [Copy] ................................................................................................................119 
						

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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 120
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 122
• About the supplied software ............................................................................. 122
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .................................... 126 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder ............................................... 126
Printing the Pictures ............................................................................................... 127
• Selecting a single picture and printing it ........................................................... 128
• Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ................................................... 128
• Print Settings .................................................................................................... 129
Others
Screen Display......................................................................................................... 132
Cautions for Use...................................................................................................... 134
Message Display ..................................................................................................... 142
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 145 
						

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Before Use
Care of the camera
∫Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)
•Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door (around the 
rubber seal or connecting terminals)  when the side door is opened or 
closed in places with sand or dust etc. This may result in the impairment 
of the waterproof performance if the side door is closed with foreign 
objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction 
etc.
•In case foreign objects adhere to the inner side of the side door, wipe 
them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.
•If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner side 
of the side door, wipe off with a soft dry cloth. Do not open or close the 
side door near the water, when underwater, using wet hands, or when the 
camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.
Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking the 
camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.: –
Sit down with the camera in your trousers  pocket or forcefully insert it into a 
full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera.–When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding 7 m (23 feet).
•Waterproof performance may be impaired.•Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.•It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
Please be sure to read 
“(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock 
Performance of the Camera”  (P8)  before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from 
being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. 
						

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Before Use
∫When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be caused 
by the environment in which the camera is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
•
Turn this unit off and open the side door in a place with constant ambient 
temperature, away from high temper atures, humidity, sand and dust. The 
fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of 
the camera gets close to the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is 
used in areas that undergo a significant change in  temperature or in high humidity, such as the 
following:
•
When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.
•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at high 
altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment 
						

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Before Use
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and 
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all 
conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in 
accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
¢ 2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense 
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at 
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass 
the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, 
the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet) dropping onto 3 cm 
(0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact 
is applied.)
Waterproof/Dustproof PerformanceThis camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X” 
ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document 
are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 
7 m (23 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. ( ¢1)
Anti-shock Performance This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. The camera 
has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick 
plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a 
height not exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet). ( ¢2) 
						

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Before Use
∫Handling of the camera
•Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped 
etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by Panasonic to 
verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun screen, 
chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.•Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet card or 
battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where the temperature is very low (such 
as at ski resorts or high altitudes) or where the temperature may exceed 40 ºC (104  oF) (such as 
inside cars in strong sunlight, close to a heater, on boats, or on the beach). (Waterproof performance 
may become degraded.)
∫ About the [Precautions] demonstration display 
([Requirements for Underwater use])
•
[Precautions] is displayed when this unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the side 
door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press  2 to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press  2/1  to select the picture.
•
It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET], 
[Precautions] is displayed every time this unit is turned on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed from 
the next time this unit is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions]  (P42) in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1 : View the next screen 
						

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Before Use
1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
•If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the surrounding area, water will 
leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
•Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.•Be extremely careful to remove the small sand etc. that may adhere to the sides and corners of 
the rubber seal.
2Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid 
permanently damaging the camera the seals  should be replaced once each year. Please 
contact Panasonic for related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.A [LOCK] switch (gray part)
B Red part
C Released state
D Locked state
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the 
red part is no longer visible.
•To prevent water intrusion, be careful not to 
catch foreign objects such as liquids, sand, 
hair, dust, or the strap cord.
Check before using underwater
Always wipe the rubber seal on the side door and the area where rubber seal sits with 
a dry, lint-free cloth.
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or with 
wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
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