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DMC-TS25
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-TS25 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register VQT4N69 (U.S. customers only) F1112YS0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...................... 6 (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera........................8 Standard Accessories....................13 Names and Functions of Main Parts................ 14 Preparation Charging the Battery....................16 • Charging ......................16 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ......18 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery........................
  • Page 3 Recording About the LCD Monitor ..................... 51 Using the Zoom ......................52 • Optical Zoom ...................... 52 • Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) ................53 • Intelligent Zoom ....................53 • Digital Zoom......................53 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash..............54 •...
  • Page 4 Entering Text......................77 Using the [Rec] Menu....................78 • [Picture Size]....................... 78 • [Sensitivity]......................79 • [White Balance]....................80 • [AF Mode] ......................82 • [Face Recog.] ..................... 85 • [i.Exposure]......................89 • [i.Resolution] ....................... 89 • [Digital Zoom]...................... 89 •...
  • Page 5 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen..............120 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC......... 122 • About the supplied software ................122 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder........126 • Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder..........126 Printing the Pictures ....................

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use “ Please be sure to read (Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock ” Performance of the Camera (P8) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. Care of the camera ∫...
  • Page 7 • Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is...

  • Page 8: (Important) About The Waterproof/Dustproof And Anti-Shock Performance Of The Camera

    5 devices) Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard.
  • Page 9 Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by Panasonic to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
  • Page 10 The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic for related costs and other information. Close the side door securely.
  • Page 11 Before Use Using the camera underwater Use the camera underwater to 7 m (23 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC • (32 oF and 104 oF). • Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung). • Do not use the camera at a depth of over 7 m (23 feet).
  • Page 12 Before Use Drain water by holding the camera upside-down A and the right way up B and shaking it lightly a few times. • After using the camera at the beach or in water, or after washing it, water may remain around the speaker and microphone for a while and may cause a drop in volume or sound distortion.

  • Page 13: Standard Accessories

    You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 14: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts Flash (P54) 3 4 5 6 7 Motion picture button (P35) Shutter button (P29, Camera [ON/OFF] button (P25) Microphone Self-timer indicator (P59)/ AF Assist Lamp (P95)/ LED light (P47) Lens (P7, 138, 148) LCD monitor (P51, 132, 137)
  • Page 15 20 Card slot (P20) 21 Battery slot (P20) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P21. 22 Release lever (P20) 23 [LOCK] switch (P10,...

  • Page 16: Preparation

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used. We recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
  • Page 17 Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.) • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

  • Page 18: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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].)
  • Page 19 Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 240 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: ¢...

  • Page 20: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/ The Battery

    Check that this unit is turned off. • Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P10) • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1: Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release the lock. 2: Slide the release lever B and open the side door.
  • Page 21 Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. 1 Open the side door A.

  • Page 22: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using (4 GB to 32 GB) the SDXC Memory Cards. SDXC Memory Card http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html (48 GB, 64 GB) • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous e.g.:...
  • Page 23 Preparation • Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

  • Page 24: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing [DISP.]. (P51) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time R1m10s...

  • Page 25: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to [Requirements for Underwater use] below. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. [Requirements for Underwater use] Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance.

  • Page 26: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set. A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination • You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing Press [MENU/SET] to set.

  • Page 27: Tips For Taking Good Pictures

    Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P14) •...

  • Page 28: Basic

    Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. ∫ List of Recording Modes Intelligent Auto Mode (P29) Beach & Surf Mode (P67) The subjects are recorded using settings This mode is optimal for taking pictures to automatically selected by the camera.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording 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.
  • Page 30 Basic Scene Detection 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. When taking pictures > ¦ [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] ¢1 [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] [i-Night Scenery]...

  • Page 31: Changing The Settings

    Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item ¢ ¢ ¢ [Rec] [Picture Size] /[Burst] /[Time Lapse Shot]/[Color Mode] /[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] ¢ [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] /[LED Light]/[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes.

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording 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. Press [MODE].

  • Page 33: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. 1/60 1/60 1/60 F3.9 F3.9 F3.9 When the subject is focused When the subject is not Focus focused Focus indication A Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound...
  • Page 34 Basic ∫ 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) Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure.

  • Page 35: Recording Motion Pictures

    If you experience such issues, please play back the video on this camera. • For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) - 35 -...
  • Page 36 Basic • When recording to the built-in memory, [Rec Quality] is fixed to [VGA]. • The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 37: Playing Back

    Basic Playing Back Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select pictures. A File number 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 B Picture number If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in • succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

  • Page 38: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic • If you turn on the camera by pressing and holding [(], playback starts automatically. • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”.

  • Page 39: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [...

  • Page 40: Setting The Menu

    Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 41: Using The Quick Menu

    Basic Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. A Menu screen page • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. (It will also switch by pressing the zoom button) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 42: About The Setup Menu

    Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P40. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. ¢ • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] , [LED Light], [Language], [Stabilizer Demo.] can be set.
  • Page 43 Basic Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P108).
  • Page 44 Basic This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]: ([Low]) ([Low]) r [Beep] ([High]) ([High]) ([OFF]) ([OFF]) [Beep Tone]: [Shutter Tone]: u [Speaker Volume] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels. •...
  • Page 45 Basic These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high above your head. ¢ [„] ([Auto Power Monitor]) The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera.
  • Page 46 Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [ON]/[OFF] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of [Histogram] pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
  • Page 47 Basic This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking motion pictures in dark surrounding. Also, the LED can also be used as a simple light when necessary. ] ([On]): LED light A is turned on continuously while recording motion pictures. ] ([Off]): [LED Light] To use a simple light...
  • Page 48 Basic Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1SEC.] o [Auto Review] [2SEC.] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [OFF] • [Auto Review] is activated regardless of its setting in the following cases. –...
  • Page 49 Basic Set to match the color television system in each country or the type of ] ([TV Aspect]): | [Output] [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. • This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected. This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically.
  • Page 50 If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If you cannot format, contact the dealer or Panasonic. For Canadian assistance, please call: For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...

  • Page 51: About The Lcd Monitor

    Recording About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. 1 LCD 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 E or G.

  • Page 52: Using The Zoom

    Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Press [W] of the zoom button. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Press [T] of the zoom button.

  • Page 53: Extended Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Recording Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P78) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 9k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.) •...

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: A Photo flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. - 54 -...
  • Page 55 Recording Item Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ¢1 ([iAuto]) 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 ¢2 ([Auto/Red-Eye])
  • Page 56 Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ ± ± — — — ± ± ± ± —...
  • Page 57 Recording ∫ The available flash range Wide Tele In [ ] in 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 4.4 m (14 feet) 1 m (3.3 feet) to 3 m (9.8 feet) [Sensitivity] ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)

  • Page 58: Taking Close-Up Pictures ([Af Macro]/[Macro Zoom])

    Recording Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) Applicable modes: This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. Press 4 [#]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by pressing the zoom button upmost to Wide (1k).

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. ] ([10sec.]) Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •...

  • Page 60: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive. towards negative. Press 3 [È] until [Exposure] appears.

  • Page 61: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV...

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Creative Control], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 63: [Expressive]

    Recording ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [High Key] This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. •...

  • Page 64: [Sepia]

    Recording [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. [Impressive Art] This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look. • If you select this effect with [Panorama Shot], seams between pictures may become noticeable.

  • Page 65: [Cross Process]

    Recording [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. Items that can be set Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone Press 2/1 to select the color to enhance, and • press [MENU/SET]. [Toy Effect] This effect reduces peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera.

  • Page 66: [Miniature Effect]

    Recording [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are being dropped. • No sound is recorded in motion pictures. •...

  • Page 67: Take The Outdoors Scene Expressively

    Recording Take the Outdoors Scene Expressively Recording Mode: By setting the Recording Mode to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] pictures can be taken more effectively matching the conditions such as sports, snow, beach & surf. • Tone of the color of the image may change when picture is taken with unmatched usage.

  • Page 68: [Advanced Underwater]

    Recording [Advanced Underwater] This mode is optimal for taking pictures at depths of 3 m (10 feet) to 7 m (23 feet). You can use [Color Reproduction] (P95) in the [Rec] menu and take pictures underwater without losing the red tinge. ¢...

  • Page 69: Taking Panorama Pictures ([Panorama Shot])

    Recording Taking panorama pictures ([Panorama Shot]) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Panorama Shot], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the recording direction and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 70 Recording Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step Recording from left to right Trace a half-circle with the camera, taking about 4 seconds. • Move the camera at a constant speed.
  • Page 71 Recording ∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode A Move the camera in the recording direction without shaking it. If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become narrower (smaller). B Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish to record.

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording Mode: When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 73: [Portrait]

    Recording [Portrait] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

  • Page 74: [Night Portrait]

    Recording [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Night Portrait Mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. •...

  • Page 75: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Recording [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [Text Stamp] (P108).

  • Page 76: [Pet]

    Recording [Pet] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P75. [Sunset] Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset view.

  • Page 77: Entering Text

    Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Press 3/4/2/1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to register.

  • Page 78: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P40. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Settings Picture Size 4608k3456...

  • Page 79: [Sensitivity]

    Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Settings Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.

  • Page 80: [White Balance]

    Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 81 Recording ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

  • Page 82: [Af Mode]

    Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings Description of settings The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. [š] 15 areas) The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no ([Face Detection]) matter what portion of the picture it is in.
  • Page 83 Recording ∫ About [š] ([Face Detection]) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
  • Page 84 Recording ∫ Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking]) Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4 to lock onto the subject. A AF tracking frame • AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s movement (Dynamic tracking).

  • Page 85: [Face Recog.]

    Recording [Face Recog.] Applicable modes: Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF]/[MEMORY] [Face Recog.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
  • Page 86 Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) Select [Face Recog.] on the [Rec] menu and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 87 Recording Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Description of settings 1 Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Enter the name. [Name] • refer to “ ” For details on how to enter characters, Entering Text section on P77.
  • Page 88 Recording ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for • Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the registering) outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered with the hair when registering. •...

  • Page 89: [I.exposure]

    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect. •...

  • Page 90: [Burst]

    Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Settings Description of settings Burst speed approx. 1.3 pictures/second • You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full. •...
  • Page 91 Recording • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases.

  • Page 92: [Time Lapse Shot]

    Recording [Time Lapse Shot] Applicable modes: You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses. You can create motion pictures using [Time Lapse Video] in [Playback] menu. (P111) •...
  • Page 93 Recording Press 3/4 to select [Start Shooting] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press the shutter button fully. • The recording starts automatically. • If the recording interval is set to 40 seconds or more, this unit will turn off automatically while in recording standby.
  • Page 94 Recording Playing back pictures taken in [Time Lapse Shot] Pictures taken in [Time Lapse Shot] are stored in groups, each containing the series of pictures recorded in a single Time Lapse Shot. The [ ] icon is displayed for the group. •...

  • Page 95: [Color Mode]

    Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: Sets various color effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. Settings Description of settings This is the standard setting. [STANDARD] ¢1 Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. [Happy] ¢2 The picture becomes sharper. [VIVID] The picture becomes black and white.

  • Page 96: [Red-Eye Removal]

    Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [š] and Face Detection is active. •...

  • Page 97: [Date Stamp]

    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings Description of settings Stamp the year, month, and day. [W/O TIME] [WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] • Date information for pictures recorded with the [Date Stamp] set cannot be deleted.

  • Page 98: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu

    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P40. [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Settings Picture size/Bit rate Aspect ratio [HD] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps 16:9 [VGA] 640k480 pixels/Approx.

  • Page 99: Playback/Editing

    Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Press [(]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. ] ([All]) (P37) ] ([Filtering Play]) (P101) ] ([Slide Show]) (P99)
  • Page 100 Playback/Editing ∫ To filter images for slide show playback You can filter images and play them back in a slide show by selecting [Filtering] on the slide show menu screen. • If you select [All], you can play back all images in a slide show. You can also filter images by using the same setting as [Filtering Play].

  • Page 101: [Filtering Play]

    Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] The images sorted into the category or images set as favorite are played back. Settings Description of settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such [Category as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the Selection]...
  • Page 102 Playback/Editing Sorting by category to play back Press 3/4 to select [Category Selection] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/ SET] to set. • You can play back only the category in which an image has been found. Category Recording information e.g.
  • Page 103 Playback/Editing You can play back pictures taken on each date. Press 3/4 to select [Select Date] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back and then press [MENU/SET]. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed.

  • Page 104: [Calendar]

    Playback/Editing [Calendar] You can search for images by recorded date. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. Press [MENU/SET] to display the list of images. •...

  • Page 105: Having Fun With Recorded Pictures (Retouch)

    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) You can adjust the color tone of the pictures taken, or add your preferred effects. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card.

  • Page 106: [Creative Retouch]

    Playback/Editing [Creative Retouch] You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P99) or [Filtering Play] (P101), the selection screen appears.

  • Page 107: [Color Reproduction]

    Playback/Editing [Color Reproduction] You can recreate the red tinge of the pictures taken underwater. ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P99) or [Filtering Play] (P101), the selection screen appears.

  • Page 108: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu You can perform actions like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Retouch], [Time Lapse Video], [Resize] or [Cropping] a new edited picture is created.
  • Page 109 Playback/Editing Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and day. [WITH TIME]: [Shooting Date] Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] ([Face Recognition]) Name registered in Face Recognition will be stamped.

  • Page 110: [Retouch]

    Playback/Editing [Retouch] You can add the effect of [Auto Retouch], [Creative Retouch], or [Color Reproduction] to recorded pictures. • Refer to P105–107 for details. [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide divide part you need with a part you do not need.

  • Page 111: [Time Lapse Video]

    Playback/Editing [Time Lapse Video] This function allows you to create a motion picture from a picture group recorded with [Time Lapse Shot]. The created motion picture is saved in MP4 recording format. Select [Time Lapse Video] on the [Playback] menu. Press 2 / 1 to select the picture group from which you want to create a motion picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 112: [Resize]

    Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 113: [Cropping]

    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom button and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.

  • Page 114: [Favorite]

    Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a Slide Show. •...

  • Page 115: [Print Set]

    When you set [Print Set] for a group pictures, the print setting for the number of prints will be applied to every picture in the group. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 116 Playback/Editing ∫ Canceling all the [Print Set] settings Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. ∫...

  • Page 117: [Protect]

    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 118: [Face Rec Edit]

    Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [Face Rec Edit] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the person and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 119: [Copy]

    Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 120: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bend of shape, which will cause a malfunction.) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). A Yellow: to the video input socket C AV cable (optional) B White: to the audio input socket D Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 121 Connecting to other equipment • Depending on the [Picture Size], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off. •...

  • Page 122: Saving Still Pictures And Motion Pictures On Your Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ∫ PC that can be used The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognizing a mass storage device.
  • Page 123 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 SE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1 Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
  • Page 124 (Otherwise the connectors may be bend of shape, which will cause a malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 125 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Copying to a PC without using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” If the installation of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” fails, you can copy files and folders to your PC by dragging and dropping them from the camera after connecting to your PC. Directory structure of built-in memory/card of this unit is shown by the figure below.

  • Page 126: Saving Still Pictures And Motion Pictures On A Recorder

    Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc. Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder...

  • Page 127: Printing The Pictures

    (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause a malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 128: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Refer to P129 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.

  • Page 129: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 130 Connecting to other equipment [Paper Size] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 131 Connecting to other equipment [Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page ã...

  • Page 132: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display ∫ In recording 5 5 5 3s 3s 3s 3s 16 15 Recording Mode 18 Number of days that have passed since Recording Quality (P98) the departure date (P43) Picture Size (P78) Location (P43) : Backlight Compensation (P30) Name (P75)
  • Page 133 Others ∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 100 0001 100 0001 0001 3s 3s 3s 3s Playback Mode (P99) 14 Folder/File number (P125) Protected picture (P117) 15 Motion picture recording time ¢ Favorites (P114) (P37): 8m30s Date/Text stamped display (P97, 108) 16 Auto Retouch (P105)

  • Page 134: Cautions For Use

    Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by Panasonic to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
  • Page 135 Others When using in a cold climate or at low temperatures • It may cause injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low [environments under 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski resorts or places at high altitude] for a long period of time.
  • Page 136 Others Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 137 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 138 Others About the lens, the microphone, and the speaker • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction.
  • Page 139 Others Charger • The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static electricity or electromagnetic wave. This phenomenon have no effects on charging. • If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. •...
  • Page 140 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 141 About the picture data Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...

  • Page 142: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P117) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] •...
  • Page 143 • This message will be displayed when the lens did not operate properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. [Memory Card Error]/[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used] >...
  • Page 144 [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P145 154). – If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P48) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
  • Page 146 Others The recorded picture is too bright or dark. > Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P60) Multiple pictures are taken at one time. > Set Auto Bracket (P61) or [Burst] (P90) of the [Rec] menu to [OFF]. The subject is not focused properly. •...
  • Page 147 Others The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 148 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
  • Page 149 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P54) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – When using Auto Bracket (P61) – Creative Control Mode (P62) –...
  • Page 150 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another maker of digital cameras? •...
  • Page 151 Others [Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen. • Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up. •...
  • Page 152 The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 153 Others Others [Requirements for Underwater use] is displayed repeatedly whenever this unit is turned on. • Press [MENU/SET] after viewing the last screen (12/12). For details, refer to P9. An unreadable language was selected by mistake. > Press [MENU/SET], select the [Setup] menu icon [ ].
  • Page 154 Others The camera makes a rattling sound or you can feel some vibration. • Below cases are not malfunctions, so you can use the camera as normal. > You hear a “rattling” sound when the camera is shaken while this unit is turned off or during Playback Mode (this is the sound of the lens moving).
  • Page 155 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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