Panasonic Dmc Fh25 Owners Manual

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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Note
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When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set 
[Rec] Mode will be set.
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector 
switch to [ !].
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
¦Intelligent Auto Mode  (P22)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
!Normal Picture Mode (P25)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
My Scene Mode...

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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /[Stabilizer] / Face Detection/Motion Detection/[i.Exposure]/
Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye...

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•Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your 
feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.•(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 
Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
•Do not touch the front of the lens.
AFlash
B AF assist lamp
∫Direction...

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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene...

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[Rec] Mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] 
menu.
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P82), a tripod or the Self-timer  (P52).
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the...

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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button half way.
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AF area is displayed larger during the Digital Zoom or when it is dark.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom 
position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
FocusWhen the subject is...

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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take):
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and  press 
the shutter button half way  to fix the focus 
and exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button half 
way  while moving the camera as you 
compose the picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in...

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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector 
switch to [(].
Note
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established 
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be 
played back.
•Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.•The lens...

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Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
1 screen >12 screens >30 screens >Calendar screen 
display
A Number of the selected picture and the total number of 
recorded pictures
•Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to return to the 
previous screen.
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal playback
Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards...

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[Rec] Mode: n
Motion Picture Mode
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector 
switch to [!], and then press 
[MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select 
[Motion Picture], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press the shutter button halfway to 
focus and then press it fully to start 
recording.
A Available recording time
B Elapsed recording time
•After pressing the shutter button fully, release it 
straight away.
•The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when 
recording starts (the first frame).
Press the shutter...