Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs25 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Inserting the battery
To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the card/battery 
door
Insert the battery all the way
 • Make sure to insert the battery in the  correct orientation.
 • Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide to the [LOCK] position. Lever
 ■To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery 
compartment in the direction of the arrow.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove battery from camera after use. ●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.    
						

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Charging the battery
We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
 ■Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable 
(supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.
 ■Charging the battery through the computer
Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection cable (supplied).
 ●It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the 
computer specifications.
 ●If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped. ●If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to 
the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the 
camera and notebook connected for a long period of time.
 ●Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer .  
Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor , 
keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
USB connection cable (supplied) • Always check the direction of the pins and  hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. 
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong 
direction, the pins could become deformed 
and cause faulty operation.)
Align the marks ( to ) 
and insert the plug.
Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.
AC adaptor 
(supplied)
Charging lamp    
						

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 ■Charging lamp indications
On:  Charging in progress
Of f:    Charging stops (After charging s tops, disconnect the camera from the electrical 
outlet or your computer.)
 ■Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 210 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when 
the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging dif fers depending on 
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
 • The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the  specifications of the computer.
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may 
cause a malfunction.
 ●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. Doing so may cause 
malfunction of the camera.
 ●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated 
accessories of this camera. Do not use them for other devices.
 ●If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may 
not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect 
it to the camera.
 ●If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly 
connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in 
pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging. 
This is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry 
charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10
 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) 
(temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).    
						

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Remaining battery
When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, 
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
 ■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 130 min
 ●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
 • [Program AE] Mode • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 
50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card  (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery.
 • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function is set to [ON]).
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
 • Rotating the zoom lever from T

ele to Wide or vice 
versa in every recording.
 • Turning the camera of

f every 10 recordings and 
leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions).    
						

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 ■Recording motion pictures
[Rec Format] ([Rec Quality])[AVCHD] ([FHD/60i]) [MP4] ([FHD/30p])
Available recording time Approx. 85 minApprox. 85 min
Actual available recording time Approx. 40 minApprox. 40 min
 ●Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, 
starting and stopping recording and using zoom.
 ●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen • You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates larger 
files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 
59
 seconds.) 
 • If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD/60i], you can continuously  record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
 ■Viewing pictures
Playback time  Approx. 200 min
 ●The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions.
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.    
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
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Slide to the [OPEN] position 
and open the card/battery 
door
Insert the card all the way
 • Check orientation: terminals face LCD
 • Push in until it clicks.
 ■To remove card
Press the center of the card
Press
Pull out
 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
Close the card/battery door
 • Slide to the [LOCK] position.
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Release lever
Do not touch 
the terminals 
on the back of 
the card.
 • Make sure that the camera is turned off.    
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory 
 if not.
 ■Built-in memory (approx. 90 MB)
 ●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→129) ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a 
card.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type 
of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”* or higher for 
recording motion pictures.
 • Only the cards listed on the left with the given  capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
*  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
 • Latest information: 
 http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/  
(This site is available in English only
.)
 ●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such 
as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn of f the camera or 
remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied), AC adaptor (optional), or DC coupler 
(optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, 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, perform the 
operation again.
 ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device.  (→53)
 ●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to 
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
 ●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer 
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data 
to be damaged).
Switch    
						

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)
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Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)
The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card 
capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity  
(press [DISP.] button to switch display)
Displayed when no card is inserted  
(pictures will be saved to built-in memory)
 ■Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
 16M 14
3004910
9880
 5M 32
66010620
21490
 0.3M510
10240 162960
247150
 • When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.
 ■Recording time capacity (motion pictures)([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60i] / [HD/60p] –14m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB64 GB
[FHD/30p] –12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s
[HD/30p] –23m36s 6h28m06s 13h05m11s
[VGA/30p] 2m23s51m57s 14h14m08s 28h48m04s
 • You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/30p] creates larger 
files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 
59
 seconds.)  • If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [FHD/60i], you can continuously  record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.     
						

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Setting the clock
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The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. • Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).
Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button
The camera is turned on.
If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .
Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed
Press   to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]
 • The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET]
Press   to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, 
display order or time display format), and press 
  to set
 • To cancel → Press [ / ] button.
Press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press [ / ] button.    
						

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Setting the clock
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Changing time settings
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu to change the current time settings. 
 • Clock settings will be kept for approx. 3 months even if the battery is removed.   (Only if a fully charged battery was inserted for 24 hours beforehand.)
Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu
 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→42)
Set the date and time (Perform steps  - . (→19))
 ●If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo 
studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date 
Stamp] or [Text Stamp].
 ●If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on 
the screen of the camera.