Panasonic DMC-ZS25 manual

VQT4N96 M1212KZ0 Basic Owner ’ s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS25 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install i[...]

2 VQT4N96 (ENG) Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below . The serial number is on the tag located on the undersid[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 3 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy[...]

4 VQT4N96 (ENG) W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ Product identification marking[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is[...]

6 VQT4N96 (ENG) ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a [...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 7 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.[...]

8 VQT4N96 (ENG) C o n t e n t s B e f o r e u s e Information for Y our Safety .... 2 Before use ................................ 8 Standard accessories ............. 9 Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. 10 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) ................................ 1 1 Charging the[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 9 S t a n d a r d a c c es so ri es Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BCG10PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0768 Hand strap VFC429[...]

10 VQT4N96 (ENG) N a m e s a n d F u nc ti on s of M ai n Pa rt s Camera [ON/OFF] button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever T ripod mount * • Ensure that the tripod is stable. Card/Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover Hand strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 1 1 I n s e r t i n g a n d re mo vi ng t he b at te ry o r S D m e m o r y c a rd ( op ti on al ) Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the b[...]

12 VQT4N96 (ENG) C h a r g i n g t h e b at te ry • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP . • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)). Make sure that the camera is turned off. Ins[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 13 S e t t i n g t h e cl oc k The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] • T o can[...]

14 VQT4N96 (ENG) S e t t i n g t h e me nu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] • Depending on th[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 15 T a k i n g p i c t u r e s Press the camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Shutter button Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. T ake pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. The ap[...]

16 VQT4N96 (ENG) R e c o r d i n g m o ti on p ic tu re s ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power when recording motion pictures. ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way . ● Y ou can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Sinc[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 17 V ie wi ng y o u r p i c t u r e s D e l e t i n g p i c tu re s Press the Playback button ( ) Press to select a picture to be displayed ● By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. ● T o play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , and then press to start[...]

18 VQT4N96 (ENG) Reading the Owner ’ s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner ’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows T urn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner ’ s Manual (supplie[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 19 S u p p l i e d s o f tw ar e The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. PHO T Ofu nST UD IO 9.0 AE Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organized, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion pictures can be edited. • Compatible OS: Windows[...]

20 VQT4N96 (ENG) S p e c i f i c a t i o ns Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for Y our Safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.4 W When playing back: 1.0 W Camera effective pixels 16,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” MOS sensor , total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels Primar[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 21 LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Microphone / Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 90 MB) / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standa[...]

22 VQT4N96 (ENG) Sp ec if i ca ti on s AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for Y our Safety Input ~ 1 10 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V , 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for Y our Safety V oltage / capacity 3.6 V / 895 mAh[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 23 D i g i t a l C a m e ra Ac ce ss or y S y s t e m Description Accessory# Battery pack * 1 DMW-BCG10 DC coupler * 2 DMW-DCC5 AC adaptor * 2 * 3 DMW-AC5 Marine case DMW-MCTZ35 USB connection cable DMW-USBC1 A V cable DMW-A VC1 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 * 1 The battery pack can be charged from the camera using the AC adapt[...]

24 VQT4N96 (ENG) D i g i t a l C a m e ra Ac ce ss or y O r d e r F o r m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Shipping & Handling $6.95 Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax T otal 3. Method of payment (check one) American Ex[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 25 L i m i t e d W ar ra nt y ( O N L Y F OR U .S .A . A N D P U E R T O R I C O ) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Products Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If y[...]

26 VQT4N96 (ENG) Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com Online Repair Request T o submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www .pa[...]

(ENG) VQT4N96 27 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED W ARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE W ARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS W ARRANTY . (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer[...]

28 VQT4N96 (ENG) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic.com/help or , contact us via the web at: h[...]

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