Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs25 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Message displays
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[Memory card parameter error]
 ●Card is not of SD standard. ●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are 
supported.
[Read Error] / [Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 ●Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly. (→16)
 ●Data write has failed. → Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again. 
 ●Card may possibly be damaged. ●Try with a different...

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
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Try checking these items (→152 - 158) first.
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. 
(Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to their 
values at the time of purchase.)
Battery, power
The charging lamp turns off or flashes before the battery is fully charged. ●Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.  →  Reconnect the USB connection cable...

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Recording (continued)
Cannot use [Auto Bracket]. ●Only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer.
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.) → Lower [Sensitivity]. (→97) → T
ake pictures in brighter locations.
 ●Camera set to [High Sens.] Scene mode, or [Burst] in [Rec] menu to  or . (Picture becomes slightly...

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LCD monitor 
Brightness is unstable. ●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.) 
This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the 
camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction.
Monitor flickers indoors. ●The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on. This is an operation to correct 
flicker...

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Playback
Pictures have been rotated. ●[Rotate Disp.] is activated. (→52)
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if 
not).
 ●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the 
camera.
 ●The [Playback Mode] has been changed. → Set [Playback Mode] to [All]. (→109)
Folder/file number displayed as [-]....

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Playback (continued)
Red areas in pictures appear blackened. ●When digital red-eye correction (, ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red 
areas.
 →  We recommend

 setting the flash to 
,  or , or [Red-Eye Removal] to [OFF] before recording.
Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures. ●Camera operation sounds may be...

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TV, computer, printer (continued)
Cannot communicate with the computer. ●Not connected correctly. (→139) ●Check whether computer has recognized camera. ●Set [USB Mode] to [PC]. (→50) ●Turn the camera off and then on again.
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). ●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.
Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) →  Check whether your computer is compatible...

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Menu not displayed in desired language. ●Change [Language] setting. (→53)
Camera rattles if shaken. ●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON].  (→104)
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. ●[AF Assist Lamp] is set to [OFF].  (→104) ●Not illuminated in bright locations.
Camera is hot. ●Camera may become a little warm during use,...

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Usage cautions and notes
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When in use
 ●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ●Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV
, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted 
by electromagnetic wave radiation. 
 • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the...

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Usage cautions and notes
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When not using for a while
 ●Turn off the camera before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent 
damage through over-discharge).
 ●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in cool (15 °C 
to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F)) places with low humidity (40%RH - 60%RH) and no major temperature 
changes.
 ●Charge battery once per year and...