Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Tz25 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Operating Instructions   for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-TZ25
Before use, please read these instructions completely. 

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Contents
Before use
Before use .............................................. 5
Standard Accessories
 ........................... 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts
 .... 8Cursor button ................................................ 9
Preparations
Charging battery .................................. 10Inserting the battery .................................... 11
Charging the battery .................................... 12
Remaining battery
 ....................................... 13
Guidelines...

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Contents
Burst function
 ...................................... 72
Recording with the Face Recognition 
function  [Face Recog.]
 ....................... 74Registering face pictures  ............................ 75
Editing or deleting information about 
registered persons 
 ..................................... 76
Useful features for travel .................... 77[Travel Date] ................................................ 77
[World  Time]  ............................................... 78...

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Contents
 ●Recording mode iconsRecording mode:  
         
Available recording modesUnavailable recording modes
Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen ....................... 110VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 112
V iewing 3D still pictures ............................ 114
Keep the recorded still pictures and 
motion pictures .................................. 116Copy by inserting the SD card into the 
recorder ..................................................... 116
Dubbing...

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Before use
Before use
 ■Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, 
or pressure.
 ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, 
which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera 
body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or 
prevent recording.
 • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
 • Adding accessories to the camera strap • Pushing with excessive force...

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Before use
 ■Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), 
always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. 
 ■No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card 
prevent recording.
 ■Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorised use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other 
than personal use is prohibited under...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
 ●The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the 
camera was purchased. 
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.
 ●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ●SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card 
in the text.
 ●Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. ●Keep small parts in...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
 ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Mode dialUse this to select the recording mode.
Flash (→52)
Self-timer indicator (→56) /
AF Assist Lamp (→88) 
Lens barrel
Card/Battery door
 (→11, 15)
Release lever (→11, 15)
Zoom leverOperate this when zooming in on a distant subject 
to record it larger.
Motion picture buttonRecord motion pictures.
Camera ON/OFF switchUse this to turn the camera’s power on and off.
Shutter...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Cursor button
We recommend 
using the supplied 
hand strap to 
avoid dropping 
the camera.
HDMI socket(→110)
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] socket
(→12, 110, 119, 122)
[EXPOSURE] buttonOperate this when setting the shutter speed or
aperture value. (Only in the    mode)
LCD monitor (→43, 126)
Charging 
lamp
[DISP.] button
Use this to change 
display.
[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed.
In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted.
During menu...

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Charging battery
Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera statusCharge
Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→45)) Yes
Turn on No
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   During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the 
USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)
 ●When the battery does not have sufficient remaining power, charging may be done 
regardless of the camera ON/OFF switch setting.
 ●If...