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    Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FS25 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For
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    Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws
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    compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FS25 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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    . Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors
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    body carefully. If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service center. ∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since
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    Guide Battery 12 • About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures 13 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery to take 31 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 31 • Direction detection function 32 Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom 32 6 VQT1W65 About the
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    Use 91 Message Display 95 Troubleshooting 97 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 104 Specifications 107 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 110 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 111 Request for Service Notice (For USA and Puerto
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    Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. Charge the battery. (P12) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90 Insert
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    to your PC. 6 Hand Strap 7 Battery Case 1 2 DMW-BCF10PP 3 DE- Digital Camera Accessory System". (P110) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact 5 Panasonic's parts department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX
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    4 5 10 6 9 7 811     The slide switch can be moved in the up, down, left and right directions to perform an operation. In these operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. Example: When the slide switch is moved toward 4 (down) Place your
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    [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P83, 85, 89) 21 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 22 Card/Battery door (P14, 15) 23 Release lever (P14) 24 DC coupler cover (P15) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW
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    would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries (DMW-BCF10PP) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function cannot
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    battery to swell up.) • When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera
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    the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCF10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction
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    camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC battery door. • If the AC adaptor and DC coupler are not necessary, then remove them from the digital camera. Also, please keep the DC coupler cover closed. • Also read the operating instructions
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    Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.) • You can only use cards with SDHC logo ( latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 16 VQT1W65
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    unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 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 (P25)]. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or
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    the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) Note • The clock if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings
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    settings, beep tone settings and other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. • The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or [PLAYBACK MODE]. Note Due to the camera's specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not
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    Preparation Move 2. Switching to the [SETUP] menu Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu icon . Move 1. • Select a menu item next and set it. Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to move to the second screen. Move 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may
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    /SET] A to close the menu. A The items to be set and the settings are displayed. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] can be
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    [SHUTTER TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels. • When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. [MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. These menu settings make it easier to see the
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    the battery life by setting these menus. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not for 1 second and then enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second. • [AUTO REVIEW] is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto bracket (P44), [HI-SPEED
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    y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. { [PictBridge(PTP)]: Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge. z [PC]: Set after or before connecting to a PC. • When [PC] is selected
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    or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to
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    and the recording conditions, or to the Scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch C [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!]. Press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select
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    STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/Face detection/ Backlight Compensation/Digital Red-eye Correction • The status indicator 3 to record. Pressing [¦] again takes you back to the previous mode. Hold the camera gently with both hands,  keep your arms still at your side and stand with
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    • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. • If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 8 seconds. Take care not
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    fixed. Item Settings [ECONOMY] [5MIN.] ([POWER SAVE]) (P23) [AUTO REVIEW] (P23) [2SEC.] Flash (P38) ‡/Œ Self-timer (P42) 10 ] • The following functions cannot be used. - [AUTO LCD OFF]/[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[DIGITAL ZOOM] • The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode
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    Basic [REC] mode: · Taking pictures with your favorite settings (·: Normal picture mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing
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    times A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark) D Focus range E Aperture value¢ F Shutter speed and exposure. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you compose the picture. • You can repeatedly retry the actions
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    aimed up or down. • Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically. [REC] mode: ñ· ¿n Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or
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    pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect. Note • The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected. • The indicated zoom magnification optical Zoom". • The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the
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    the position to be displayed, the zoom A position indication appears for about 1 second. Note • 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
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    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode 1 Press [MODE] during playback. 2 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [NORMAL PLAY] (P33) All the pictures are played back. [DUAL PLAY] (P68) Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display [SLIDE SHOW] (P69) The pictures are played back in sequence.
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    DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as [FAVORITE].) Note • Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [,] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4; optional). • If you press [MENU
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. A LCD monitor B [DISP.] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISP.] button is not activated. During playback zoom (P34), while playing back motion pictures (P72) and during a slide
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ· ¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 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. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. • You can also move 1
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with 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
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    (P61) • ¢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 little jitter when the Optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [AUTO]. • In Intelligent auto mode
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    to Wide (1k). (AF macro mode) You can take a picture with the digital zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide close range. • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused
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    . In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P67) to allow the camera to focus on the subject. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. • The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST
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    the shutter speed. • The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen. • The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject. • Exposure compensation cannot be
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    appears on the lower left of the screen. • The Auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated. • When Auto bracket is set, the Auto review function is activated regardless of the Auto review setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the Auto
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    mode: ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene 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. Registering scenes in Scene mode ( : My scene mode) In [MY SCENE MODE], you
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    hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene. • The following items cannot be set in Scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. - [INTELLIGENT ISO] - [SENSITIVITY] - [I.EXPOSURE] - [COLOR MODE] • [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically in the following
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    lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • The subject to focus. • The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. • If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we
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    setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. / [NIGHT SCENERY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫ Technique for Night scenery mode • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds.
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode • Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].) • We
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    focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO1600]. • If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) ô [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio 1 Move 3/4 to select the picture size and aspect ratio and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as
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    • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does not get onto the lens or in the terminals. • Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty
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    picture. Note • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ]. • The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶. • Turn the camera off when taking off or landing. • When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew. • Be careful about the reflection from the window. [PIN HOLE] Picture appears darker
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    frame 1 Move 2/1 to select the frame to use, and then press [MENU/SET]. • The number of pixels is fixed to 2M (4:3). 2 Take pictures. Note • [AUTO REVIEW] is fixed to [2SEC.]. • The color of the frame displayed on the screen and the color of the frame around the actual image may differ
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    the shutter button fully to stop recording. • If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. Changing the settings for the recording quality • When you set the recording quality to [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed
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    models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • In Motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used and [Ø] in [AF MODE] - Direction detection function - [OFF], [AUTO] and [MODE2] on the Optical image stabilizer function • This unit does not support recording
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/ SET]. Move 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/ month/day), and then press [MENU/SET]. Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/ day), and then press [MENU/SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, press [
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    travel destination setting. • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then move 1. • When first using the camera after purchasing it, the [PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press [MENU/SET
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    Advanced (Recording pictures) Move 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination C area or the home area is displayed. Move 2/1 to select the area the travel D destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to set. D
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    is [W]. (9M)¢ (6M )¢ (3.5M )¢ (2M ) 4000k2248 pixels 3264k1840 pixels 2560k1440 pixels 1920k1080 pixels Note • "EZ" is an abbreviation of "Extended optical Zoom". • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is
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    [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc. [X] [Y] Advanced (Recording pictures) [W] Note • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P102) [INTELLIGENT ISO] For details
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    under incandescent lights [Ò]: Value set by using [Ó] [Ó]: Set manually • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 TV screen 6 Sunlight 7 White fluorescent light 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise and sunset
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    pictures) Setting the white balance manually 1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper then press [MENU/SET]. Note • The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white balance setting for a Scene mode returns to [
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    etc. - When the face appears small on the screen - When there is rapid movement - When the subject is not a human being - When the camera is shaking - When digital zoom is used ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) 1 Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and move 4 to lock the subject. • AF tracking
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    slower depending on the recording environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high etc. • Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off. • If you take pictures in Burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture data. • [Œ] is
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    DIGITAL ZOOM] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19. This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom. Applicable modes: · ¿n [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P32 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem The picture becomes black and white. The
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    lot of jitter. - When the zoom magnification is high. - In digital zoom range. - When taking pictures while following a moving subject. - speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places. Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button. • The setting is fixed to [MODE2
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    on the Dual Display (Dual Play) You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Move were recorded with the camera held vertically or pictures which were rotated will be displayed vertically. 68 VQT1W65
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    or play back only those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show. This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to view the pictures you have taken. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Move 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW
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    when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] • When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. • [AUTO] can be used only when [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected. The pictures are played back with the
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    Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK] mode: ¸ Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY]) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the
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    . • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. • Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on the camera. • If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other
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    recorded on that day is displayed. • You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099. • If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2009. • If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are displayed
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    Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P75). (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene mode or [LOCATION] in Travel
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    Advanced (Playback) [MULTI] setting 1 In step 4, delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. Note • Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen. • The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene mode or [
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    Advanced (Playback) [TRAVEL DATE] If this is set to [ON], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures. [TITLE] Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in Scene mode, [LOCATION] in travel date or [TITLE EDIT
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    Advanced (Playback) Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting 1 Move 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 Move 2/1 to select the size¢, and then press [MENU/SET]. ¢Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is displayed. [MULTI] setting 1 Move 3/4 to select the size,
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    with [TEXT STAMP] cannot be trimmed. M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Move 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET]. • The pictures are
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    Advanced (Playback) Note • When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows recording information etc. to be added. It was established by "JEITA (Japan
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    ) [PRINT SET] DPOF "Digital Print Order Format" is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to copy them to a card (P82) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P19) Move
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    you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of your photo printing store or refer to the operating instructions for the printer. • The date cannot be printed set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may
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    not copied. (P95) • It may take time to copy the picture data. • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) • Print settings
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    doing this. • Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. AV OUT DIGITAL optional). If the remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are
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    • When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is displayed.) Double-click [DCIM] folder. , check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware. Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the
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    other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Remove the card before printing the
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    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. Move 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to "Print Settings" (P87) for the items which can be set
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    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. (For details, refer to the operating instructions
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    mmk279.4 mm 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [PAGE LAYOUT 1 for each of the 4 pictures. Note • The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the printer. • If the number
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    select external input. Turn the camera on. Note • Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Read the operating instructions for the TV. • When you play back
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    ) 14 5 Picture size (P59) 6 Quality (P60) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Number of recordable pictures (P104) 9 Built (P32)/ W 26 Exposure compensation (P43) T 1X : Digital zoom (P32, 66) 27 High angle mode (P22) ...: when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching
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    picture icon (P72) 6 Quality (P60) 7 Battery indication (P13) 8 Folder/File number (P84) Built TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the camera near cell phones
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    products in contact with the camera for a long period of time. Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions
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    battery in the battery case (supplied). If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. • Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera. Bring charged spare batteries card is the responsibility of the user. VQT1W65 93
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    camera is repaired. • Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service camera for a long period of time • Store the battery the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic camera is attached too tightly to the tripod. • Read the operating instructions
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    FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P25) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. VQT1W65 95
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    the camera is not operating properly. > Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV] • The AV cable is connected to the camera. > Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once. > Select [TV
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    the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. • The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty. > Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal. Troubleshooting First
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    recorded picture is whitish. • The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth. The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark
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    support MultiMediaCards. The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) • If the subject has different colors at the periphery, set the AF area to those colors specific to the subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P64) LCD monitor The LCD monitor turns off although the camera
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    Others Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. Noise appears on
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    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? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture
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    USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge. > Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P24, 85) The ends of
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    magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro zoom mode? (P41) Maximum zoom during Macro zoom mode is 3k digital zoom. The file numbers are numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera's power off, the folder and file numbers for
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    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time
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    Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB Aspect ratio Picture size Quality Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB) 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Card 2 GB 4 GB 6
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    • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease in order. • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. • The extended optical zoom does not work when [MACRO ZOOM] is set or in [TRANSFORM], [HIGH SENS.], [HI
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    Others Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.35 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 12,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels, Primary color
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    JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.21 ) Analog video/ audio: Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dimensions: Mass (weight): NTSC, Audio line 126 g/4.44 oz (excluding card and battery) Approx. 148 g/5.22 oz (with card and battery) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC
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    ]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO DMC-FS25PC) Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A59B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A CHARGE 4.2 V 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCF10PP): Voltage/capacity (Minimum
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    Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BCF10PP Illustration Description Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP set. Do not use if sold separately. • Refer to P13 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers
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    State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 112 VQT1W65
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    PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera -rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
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    to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction
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    Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277 Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico) Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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    À L'INTÉRIEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ. LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE TROUVER À PROXIMITÉ DE batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le fabricant. Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries/piles usées. • N'exposez pas la batterie
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    marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option). • Assurez-vous d'utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCF10PP). • Si vous utilisez d'autres batteries, à l'image. • N'utilisez pas l'appareil photo à proximité d'un téléphone cellulaire; cela pourrait entraîner un bruit nuisible à l'image et au son
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    Review 23 Auto White Balance 62 AV Cable 89 Available Recording Time 106 B Baby Mode 49 Backlight Compensation 28 Battery 12, 13, 14 Battery Coupler 15 DCF standard 34 Deleting Pictures 35 Demo Mode 25 Digital Red-eye Correction 39 Digital Zoom 32, 66 Display Size 22 Dual Play 68 E
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    24 Picture Size 59, 104 Pin Hole Mode 53 Playback Pictures on TV 89 Playback Zoom 34 Playing Back Motion Pictures 72 Portrait Mode 46 Title Edit 74 Transform Mode 47 Travel Date 21, 56 Trimming 77 Tripods 94 TV Aspect 24 U USB Connection Cable 83 USB Mode 24 V Version Display 25
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    , and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-FS25
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
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