Panasonic Dmc Fh25 Owners Manual
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Basic
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∫Close the menu
Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Note
•
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some
functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
Press 3/4 to select the menu item and
then press [MENU/SET].
A Menu screen page•It will switch to next page...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-35.png "Page 36
Basic
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∫Close the menu
Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Note
•
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some
functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
Press 3/4 to select the menu item and
then press [MENU/SET].
A Menu screen page•It will switch to next page...")
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Basic
About the Setup Menu
[Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings
before using them.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P35.
•
Refer to P19 for details.
•Refer to P70 for details.
•Refer to P68 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.
[World Time]
“ [Destination]:
Travel destination area
– [Home]:
Your home area
— [Travel...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Basic
About the Setup Menu
[Clock Set], [Sleep Mode] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings
before using them.
For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P35.
•
Refer to P19 for details.
•Refer to P70 for details.
•Refer to P68 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
U [Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.
[World Time]
“ [Destination]:
Travel destination area
– [Home]:
Your home area
— [Travel...")
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Basic
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•High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Sleep Mode] is activated.•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•The number of recordable pictures...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-37.png "Page 38
Basic
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•High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [Sleep Mode] is activated.•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•The number of recordable pictures...")
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Basic
•[Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and
[Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to
[2SEC.].
•[Auto Review] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
•When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also
performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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•[Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting when using [Hi-Speed Burst] and
[Flash Burst] in Scene Mode and [Burst] in [Rec] Mode menu.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to
[2SEC.].
•[Auto Review] does not work in Motion Picture Mode.
•When the [Reset] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is also
performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is...")
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Basic
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
•In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [ ] to close [Auto Demo].
[Demo Mode]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer
Demo.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.
([Auto Demo])...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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Basic
•The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed
during the [Stabilizer Demo.].
•In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [ ] to close [Auto Demo].
[Demo Mode]
Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer
Demo.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows.
([Auto Demo])...")
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Recording
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RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
ALCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back
motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only
select
“Normal display E” or “No display G”.
In Recording Mode
In Playback Mode
∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of composition, such as balance, while taking a picture.
•
In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.
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Recording
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RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
ALCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not
activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back
motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only
select
“Normal display E” or “No display G”.
In Recording Mode
In Playback Mode
∫Recording guideline
This is used as a reference of composition, such as balance, while taking a picture.
•
In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed.
B...")
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Recording
[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or Zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle.
(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)
To make subjects appear ev en closer (maximum of 18k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or
less.
(DMC-FH5)
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or
less.
(DMC-FH2)
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 8.4 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M]
or less.
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Recording
[Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or Zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle.
(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)
To make subjects appear ev en closer (maximum of 18k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or
less.
(DMC-FH5)
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or
less.
(DMC-FH2)
To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 8.4 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M]
or less.
∫...")
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Recording
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•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum
magnification Approximately 1.3 times the Optical
Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical
Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or
Intelligent Zoom
Picture
quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-43.png "Page 44
Recording
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•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in
conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶]
¢ The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.
FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom
Maximum
magnification Approximately 1.3 times the Optical
Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical
Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or
Intelligent Zoom
Picture
quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the...")
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Recording
You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position).
The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.
∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom
Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position).
•When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture
size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was
originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65895/w64_dmc-fh25_en_adv_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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Recording
You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position).
The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set.
∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom
Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position).
•When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture
size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was
originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom...")
- 41 - Basic •The Stabilizer function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed during the [Stabilizer Demo.]. •In Playback Mode, [Stabilizer Demo.] cannot be displayed.•[Stabilizer Demo.] is an approximation.•[Auto Demo] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [ ] to close [Auto Demo]. [Demo Mode] Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer Demo.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([Auto Demo]) [Stabilizer Demo.]: AAmount of jitter B Amount of jitter after correction [Auto Demo]: [ON] [OFF] DEMO AB
Recording - 42 - RecordingAbout the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. ALCD monitor•When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display G”. In Recording Mode In Playback Mode ∫Recording guideline This is used as a reference of composition, such as balance, while taking a picture. • In [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode, the guideline is not displayed. B Normal display C No display D No display (Recording guideline) E Normal display F Display with recording information G No display 111111 ISOISO 100100AWBAWBISO 100AWB \b F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30F3.3 1/30 1/111/111/11100 0001100 0001100 00011/111/111/11100 0001100 0001100 0001_____
- 43 - Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or Zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) To make subjects appear ev en closer (maximum of 18k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or less. (DMC-FH5) To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 9 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or less. (DMC-FH2) To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 8.4 k), set the [Picture Size] to [10M] or less. ∫ Types of zooms Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/Using the Digital Zoom To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide. FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum magnification (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 8 k (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 18k ¢ (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) 4 k (DMC-FH5) 9 k¢ (DMC-FH2) 8.4k¢ Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration Conditions None [Picture Size] with (P71) is selected. Screen display A[ ] is displayed. TWTW
Recording - 44 - •When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶] ¢ The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting. FeatureIntelligent ZoomDigital Zoom Maximum magnification Approximately 1.3 times the Optical Zoom or Extended Optical Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or Intelligent Zoom Picture quality No noticeable deterioration The higher the magnification level, the greater the deterioration. Conditions [i.Resolution] (P78) on the [Rec] Mode menu is set to [i.ZOOM]. [Digital Zoom] (P78) on the [Rec] Mode menu is set to [ON]. Screen display B[ ] is displayed. CThe Digital Zoom range is displayed. TWTW TWTW TWTW
- 45 - Recording You can zoom at high speed to Tele (maximum zoom position). The zoom magnification differs depending on the picture size that is set. ∫ To return to Wide using the easy zoom Press [E.ZOOM] at Tele (the maximum zoom position). •When the zoom position returns to the Wide while the maximum picture size is set, the picture size which was changed in the extended optical zoom range now returns to what it was originally. Also, the picture size returns to what it was originally when the zoom position has been returned to the optical zoom range using the zoom lever. Using the Easy zoom (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) Press [E.ZOOM]. You can further extend the zoom to the digital zoom range by pressing [E.ZOOM] again when [Digital Zoom] (P78) is set to [ON]. • When the maximum picture size has been set: The zoom stops once at the maximum zoom position of the optical zoom. (maximum zoom position of the [i.ZOOM] when the [i.ZOOM] is set) ( 1) It will zoom to the maximum zoom position of the Extended Optical Zoom by pressing [E.ZOOM] again. ( 2) The colors of the zoom bars and the picture size change, and the picture size changes temporarily as shown below. •[] >[]( X) A Optical zoom (and Intelligent zoom) B Extended optical zoom C Digital zoom W
Recording - 46 - Note •The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the optical zoom. •The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Be sure not to interrupt the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated. •When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer (P52).•The Intelligent Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst] or [Pin Hole] in Scene Mode–In Motion Picture Mode•The Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases:–In Macro Zoom Mode–In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode –In Motion Picture Mode•[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:–In [Transform], [High Sens.], [Hi-Speed Burst], [Flash Burst], [Pin Hole], [Film Grain] or [Photo Frame] in Scene Mode –In Intelligent Auto Mode•(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) The Easy Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: –In Macro Zoom Mode
- 47 - Recording [Rec] Mode: ñ· ¿ Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select a mode and then press [MENU/SET]. A Photo flashDo not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting
Recording - 48 - ¢The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject. ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [Red-Eye Removal] (P81) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Corr ection is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active) • Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].•It will be fixed to [ON] during the Intelligent auto mode. ItemDescription of settings ‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction ¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then activated again for the actual recording. •Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions. ‰ : Forced Flash ON : Forced ON/ Red-Eye Reduction ¢ The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. •Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent lights. : Slow sync./ Red-Eye Reduction ¢ If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the fl ash is activated so that the dark background will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon. Œ : Forced Flash OFF The flash is not activated in any recording conditions. •Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the flash is not permitted.
- 49 - Recording ∫Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (± : Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ¢ [ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. •The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed. ‡‰Œ‡‰Œ ñ±¢———— ±í±— ±—— ¥ ·±±± ——±ï————— ¥ *±¥±——±9±— ±—— ¥ +±¥± ——±ô————— ¥ ±¥± ——± ——¥——— 0±¥± ——±5————— ¥ ,—————¥4—————¥ ————— ¥ 6——¥—— ± -¥— ±—— ±8¥— ±—— ± .———— ¥±7————— ¥ /—————¥¥—±—— ± 1±— ±—— ¥¥ —±—— ± 2——— ±¥± ————±¥ 3———±±¥ ¥±± ——± :±¥± ——±n————— ± ;±¥±——±
Recording - 50 - ∫The available flash range (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting ¢1The shutter speed changes depending on the [Stabilizer] setting.¢2 When [ ] in [Sensitivity] is set.•¢1, 2: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is very little jitter when the Optical Image Stabilizer is set to [ON]. •In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.•In Scene Mode, shutter speed will be different from the above table. Note •If you bring the Flash too close to an object, th e object may be distorted or discolored by the heat or lighting from the Flash. •When you take a picture beyond the available Flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted properly and the picture may become bright or dark. •When the Flash is being charged, the Flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you press the shutter button fully. •When you take a picture beyond the available Flash range, the White Balance may not be properly adjusted. •The Flash effect may not be sufficient when using [Flash Burst] in Scene Mode or when shutter speed is fast. •It may take time to charge the Flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the access indication disappears. •The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peopl e. Also, if the subject is far away from the camera or was not looking at the first Flash, the effect may not be evident. WideTe l e In [ ] in [Sensitivity] 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.8 m (19.0 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.2 m (10.4 feet) WideTe l e In [ ] in [Sensitivity] 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 3.3 m (10.8 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.6 m (5.24 feet) Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.) ‡ 1/60 to 1/1600 1 or 1/8 to 1/1600 ¢ 1 1 or 1/4 to 1/1600¢2‰ Œ