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 it on your PC to read it. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
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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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WARNING: To 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 Product Digital camera Location Bottom ■■About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) •• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■■About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To 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 well ventilated. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V. But ••In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
■■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 genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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Contents Information for Your 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)................................. 11 Charging the battery.............. 12 Setting the clock..................... 13 Setting the menu.................... 14 Taking pictures....................... 15 Recording motion pictures....
Standard accessories 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 VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0031 CD-ROM VFF1087 ••Software: Use it to install the software on your PC.
Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera [ON/OFF] button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever LCD monitor [EXPOSURE] button Cursor buttons [MENU/SET] [DISP.] button [Q.MENU]/ [ / ] (Delete/Cancel) button Tripod mount* Speaker Microphone Motion picture button Playback button [HDMI] socket [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket •• This socket is also used when charging the battery. Charging lamp •• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) 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 battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever ( ). ••Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Close the door Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
Charging the battery ••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.
Setting the clock 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] ••To cancel → Press [ / ] button. Press [MENU/SET] to set ■■Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform Please see the next page on how to set the menu.
Setting the menu 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 the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
Taking pictures Press the camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Shutter button Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■■Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed that are manually adjusted.
Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Zoom can also be used during recording. Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time ●●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.
Viewing your pictures 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. ●●To play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , and then press to start playback. ●●To switch to Recording Mode, press the playback button again or press the shutter button halfway during playback. Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
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 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied) Click the [Owner’s Manual] Select the desired language and then click [Owner’s Manual] to install To return to the install menu.
Supplied software The supplied CD‑ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, PHOTOfunSTUDIO organized, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion pictures can be edited. 9.0 AE •• Compatible OS: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP LoiLoScope (30-day full-trial version) You can edit motion pictures easily. This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for Your Safety Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor DC 5.1 V When recording: 1.4 W When playing back: 1.0 W 16,100,000 pixels 1/2.33” MOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 20 x zoom [NANO SURFACE f=4.3 mm to 86.0 mm COATING] (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 480 mm) / F3.3 (Max. Wide) to F6.4 (Max.
LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Monaural Microphone / Speaker 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 standard / DPOF corresponding) / MPO Motion AVCHD / MP4 pictures Audio AVCHD: Dolby® Digital MP4: AAC compression format Interface Digital USB 2.
Specifications AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for Your Safety Input Output ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10PP): Information for Your Safety Voltage / capacity 3.
Digital Camera Accessory System Description Battery pack*1 DC coupler*2 AC adaptor*2*3 Marine case USB connection cable AV cable HDMI mini cable Accessory# DMW-BCG10 DMW-DCC5 DMW-AC5 DMW-MCTZ35 DMW-USBC1 DMW-AVC1 RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30 *1 The battery pack can be charged from the camera using the AC adaptor (supplied). *2 The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Shipping & Handling Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Total Total Price $6.95 3. Method of payment (check one) American Express VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature (Please do not send cash) 4.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
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 McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/repair.
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