Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs25 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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M1212KZ0
Owner’s Manual  
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-ZS25
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,   
and save this manual for future use.
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www.panasonic.com/register 
(U.S. customers only) 

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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
 ....................................... 14...

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Application (Record)
Changing recording information 
display .................................................. 55
Using Zoom
 .......................................... 56Zoom types and use .................................... 57
Taking pictures with flash ................... 59
Taking close-up pictures
 .................... 61[Macro Zoom]  
(Enlarging close-up subjects)  ..................... 61
Focus range ................................................ 62
Taking pictures with...

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Using the [Rec] menu .......................... 96[Aspect Ratio] .............................................. 96
[Picture Size] ............................................... 96
[Quality] ....................................................... 97
[Sensitivity] .................................................. 97
[White Balance] ........................................... 98
[AF Mode] ..................................................

100
[Quick AF]...

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Before use
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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...

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Before use
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 ■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
Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other 
than personal use is...

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Standard Accessories
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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 Owner’s Manual.
 ●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...

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Before use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
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 ●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Mode dialUse this to select the recording mode.
Flash (→59)
Self-timer indicator (→63) /
AF Assist Lamp (→104)
Lens barrel
Card/Battery door
 (→11, 16)
Release lever (→11, 16)
Zoom lever (→56)Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject 
to record it larger.
Motion picture button (→31)Record motion pictures.
Camera [ON/OFF] buttonUse this to turn the camera on...

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Cursor button
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We recommend using 
the supplied hand strap 
to avoid dropping the 
camera.
[HDMI] socket (→130)
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] 
socket
(→12,130, 139, 141)This socket is also used 
when charging the battery. 
(→12)
[EXPOSURE] buttonOperate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value (only in the    mode). (→66, 67, 68)
LCD monitor (→47)
Charging 
lamp (→12)[DISP.] buttonUse this to change 
display. (→55)
[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button In the...

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Preparations
Charging battery
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Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and 
battery for this camera.
 • Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) • Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera statusCharge
Turn off 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.)
 ●If the battery is not...