Panasonic dmc-Fh25 Operation Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FH25

DMC-FH24 DMC-FH5 DMC-FH2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

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Recording

Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................4

Standard Accessories ...............................5

Names of the Components .......................6

Preparation

Charging the Battery .................................9

• Charging .............................................9

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........11

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................13

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........16

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording

time...................................................18

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................19

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............20

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode........................21

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..............22

• Tips for taking good pictures.............23

• Changing the settings ......................23

• Scene Detection................................ 24

Taking pictures with your favorite

settings (Normal Picture Mode)............... 25

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......25

Focusing..................................................26

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ....28

Motion Picture Mode ...............................30

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................32

Deleting Pictures.....................................33

• To delete a single picture..................33

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures ..............................33

Setting the Menu.....................................35

• Setting menu items ...........................35

• Using the Quick Menu.......................36

About the Setup Menu ............................37

About the LCD Monitor............................42

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................43

• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom......................43

• Using the Easy zoom (DMC-FH25)

(DMC-FH24) ......................................45

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in

Flash........................................................47

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................47

Taking Close-up Pictures ([AF Macro]/

[Macro Zoom]).........................................51

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........52

Compensating the Exposure ...................53

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene Mode) .................54

• Selecting Scene Mode for each

recording (Scene Mode) ...................54

• Registering frequently used Scene

Modes (My Scene Mode) ..................55

• [Portrait]............................................56

• [Soft Skin].........................................56

• [Transform].......................................56

• [Self Portrait] ....................................57

• [Scenery]..........................................57

• [Panorama Assist] ............................58

• [Sports].............................................59

• [Night Portrait] ..................................59

• [Night Scenery].................................59

• [Food] ..............................................60

• [Party]...............................................60

• [Candle Light] ...................................60

• [Baby1]/[Baby2]................................61

• [Pet]..................................................62

• [Sunset]............................................62

• [High Sens.]......................................62

• [Hi-Speed Burst]...............................63

• [Flash Burst] .....................................64

• [Starry Sky].......................................64

• [Fireworks]........................................65

• [Beach].............................................65

• [Snow] ..............................................65

• [Aerial Photo]....................................65

• [Pin Hole]..........................................66

• [Film Grain].......................................66

• [High Dynamic].................................66

• [Photo Frame] ..................................67

Useful Functions at Travel

Destinations.............................................68

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• Recording which Day of the Vacation and the Location of the

Vacation ([Travel Date])....................68

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations

([World Time])...................................70

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................71

• [Picture Size]....................................71

• [Rec Quality] ....................................72

• [Sensitivity].......................................73

• [White Balance]................................74

• [AF Mode] ........................................76

• [i.Exposure] ......................................78

• [i.Resolution] ....................................78

• [Digital Zoom]...................................78

• [Burst]...............................................79

• [Color Mode] ....................................80

• [AF Assist Lamp]..............................81

• [Red-Eye Removal]..........................81

• [Stabilizer] ........................................82

• [Date Stamp]....................................82

• [Clock Set]........................................82

Entering Text...........................................83

Playback/Editing

Various methods to play back .................84

• [Slide Show].....................................85

• [Filtering Play] ..................................87

• [Calendar] ........................................88

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu ...........89

• [Upload Set] .....................................89

• [Text Stamp].....................................90

• [Resize]............................................92

• [Cropping] ........................................93

• [Favorite]..........................................94

• [Print Set] .........................................95

• [Protect]............................................97

• [Copy]...............................................98

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................108

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable..........................................108

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................109

Others

Screen Display ......................................110

Cautions for Use....................................113

Message Display ...................................118

Troubleshooting.....................................120

∫ About illustrations in these operating

instructions

The procedure is described for (DMC-FH25) as an example.

Connecting to other equipment

Connecting to a PC .................................99

• Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy

to a PC............................................102

• Uploading the images to sharing

sites ................................................102

Printing the Pictures..............................103

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................104

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................104

• Print Settings..................................105

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Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera. – Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully

insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.

– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the

camera.

– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

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Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but also it may become unrepairable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as

when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

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The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

• The card is optional.

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.

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Names of the Components

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

1 23

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

109

1Flash (P47) 2 Lens (P4, 114) 3 Self-timer indicator (P52)

AF Assist Lamp (P81)

4 LCD monitor (P42, 114) 5 [MENU/SET] button (P19) 6 [DISP.] button (P42) 7 [Q.MENU] (P36)/Delete (P33)/Cancel

button 8 [MODE] button (P21) 9 [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch (P22)

Before Use

1 2 3

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Before Use

10 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P53)

B: 4/Macro Mode (P51)

AF Tracking (P77)

C: 2/Self-timer (P52)

D: 1/Flash setting (P47)

In this owner’s manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

11 Strap eyelet

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Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

12 Lens barrel 13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P99, 103,

108)

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14 Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

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ャモヵヵユンヺ

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバチャモヵヵユンヺ

ヰヱユワロヰヤレ

2322

15 Zoom lever (P43) 16 Speaker (P37)

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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

17 Microphone 18 Shutter button (P22, 30) 19

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

[E.ZOOM] button (P45) 20 Tripod receptacle 21 Card/Battery door (P13, 15)

22 DC coupler cover (P15)

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P15.

23 (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Release lever (P14)

Before Use

16 17 18 19

14 15

17 18

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit Supplied battery or dedicated optional batteries can be used with this unit.

Refer to Basic Owner’s Manual about the accessory number of the available optional batteries in your area.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 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 would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator

A is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator

A will turn off once the charging has completed without any

problem.

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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 to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Supplied battery Optional battery

Charging time Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min

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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

•

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• The battery becomes warm after using as well as during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it is not recommended

that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery

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or replace it with a fully charged battery.

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Supplied battery Optional battery

Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 125 min Approx. 127 min

(DMC-FH5)

Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 130 min Approx. 132 min

(DMC-FH2)

Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min Approx. 137 min

Approx. 250 pictures Approx. 255 pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 265 pictures

Supplied battery Optional battery

Approx. 270 pictures Approx. 275 pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Normal Picture Mode

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. As the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

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Preparation

Supplied battery Optional battery

Playback time Approx. 200 min Approx. 205 min

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced:

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [LCD Mode]. – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

• 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.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24)

Slide the card/battery door to open it.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

ユンヺヤモンュ

ヮユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバ

ャモヵヵユンヺ

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Firmly slide the card/battery door to

the end until you hear a locking sound.

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Preparation

(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

ユヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバチャモヵヵユンヺ

ヰヱユワロヰヤレ

ヵユンヺヤモンュ

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the

ヮヰンヺチヤモンュチバチャモヵヵユンヺ

ヰヱユワロヰヤレ

direction of the arrow.

Note

Remove the battery after use.

•

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before

removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Preparation

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

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 card/battery door. 2 Insert the DC Coupler, being careful of the

direction.

3 Open the DC Coupler cover A.

Push open the Coupler cover from the interior.

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4 Close the card/battery door.

•

Ensure that the card/battery door is closed.

5 Plug the AC Adaptor into an electrical outlet. 6 Connect the AC Adaptor B to the [DC IN] socket

C of the DC Coupler.

D Align the marks and insert.

• Ensure that only the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler for

this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage.

Note

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (optional).

•

• When using an AC Adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC Adaptor.

• Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC Coupler is connected.

• Make sure to unplug the AC Adaptor when you open the card/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.

• Read the operating instructions for the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler.

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit:

•

When a card has not been inserted, pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back.

• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the

card and played back.

• When using the built-in memory:

>ð (access indication

• When using the card:

† (access indication

¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded

on the built-in memory (or the card).

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P98)

• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

)

Built-in Memory

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Preparation

Card

The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

Remarks

with “Class 6” or

e.g.:

• Please check the website for updated information:

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This site is English only.)

Note

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. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, try using it again.

• Write-Protect switch A is provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P40)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫

About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

when taking still

pictures

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) (DMC-FH5)

Picture size

16M (4:3) 11 300 600 2450

5M (4:3) 26 650 1300 5300

0.3M (4:3) 410 10050 19940 81340

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 4GB 16 GB

(DMC-FH2)

Picture size

14M (4:3) 13 330 670 2740

5M (4:3) 26 650 1300 5300

0.3M (4:3) 410 10050 19940 81340

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 4GB 16 GB

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) (DMC-FH5)

Recording

quality setting

HD j 10 min 10 s 20 min 30 s 1 h 23 min

VGA j 21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min

QVGA 2 min 30 s 1 h 2 min 2 h 4 min 8 h 28 min

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 4GB 16 GB

(DMC-FH2)

Recording

quality setting

HD j 8 min 10 s 16 min 20 s 1 h 7 min

VGA j 21 min 40 s 43 min 10 s 2 h 56 min

QVGA 2 min 30 s 1 h 2 min 2 h 4 min 8 h 28 min

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.)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 4GB 16 GB

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

• Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when

[Upload Set] is performed.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.

The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.

when recording motion pictures

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!] and then turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed,

proceed to step

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].

Press [MENU/SET].

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

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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [].

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Press [MENU/SET].

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Preparation

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P35)

It can be changed in steps 5 and 6 to set the clock.

•

• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using 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

•

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!].

Press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select the mode.

Press [MENU/SET].

∫ List of [Rec] Modes

Intelligent Auto Mode (P22)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Normal Picture Mode (P25)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

My Scene Mode (P55)

Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.

Û Scene Mode (P54)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

$ Motion Picture Mode (P30)

This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.

Note

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When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously set [Rec] Mode will be set.

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Basic

[Rec] Mode: ñ

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto 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.

•

The following functions are activated automatically.

– Scene Detection/[Stabilizer]/Face Detection/Motion Detection/[i.Exposure]/

Backlight Compensation/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/Auto White Balance/ [AF Assist Lamp]

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject

is focused.

• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face

by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.

• The minimal distance (how close you can be to the subject) will change depending on the zoom factor. Please check with the recordable range display on the screen.

• You can set the AF tracking by pressing 3. For details,

refer to P77. (AF tracking is canceled by pressing 3 again)

(P26)

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

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Basic

(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)





Tips for taking good pictures

• Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

• Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your

feet slightly apart.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Do not cover the flash or the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

• (DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2)

Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

• Do not touch the front of the lens.

A Flash B AF assist lamp

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

∫ Direction Detection Function

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P40) is set)

The Direction Detection function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the

•

camera aimed up or down.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

Changing the settings

Following menus can be set with the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Picture Size]¢/[Burst]/[Color Mode]

[Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep]¢/[Language]/

[Stabilizer Demo.]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P35.

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¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.

• Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode

– Color setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a

picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.

∫ About the flash

•

When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.

• When [ ], [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

• Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].

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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.

> [i-Portrait]

[i-Scenery]

[i-Macro]

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[i-Night Portrait]

[i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset]

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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.

• When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will

adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)

• 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 to move the camera while taking pictures.

Note

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Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.

– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the

subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving

– Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is

shaken, when zoom is used

• For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording

Mode.

• The Backlight Compensation

– Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject. In this case, the subject will

become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture automatically.

Only when [ ] is selected

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Basic

A B C

[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 various settings in the [Rec] menu.

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and then press [MENU/SET].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash)

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P82), a tripod or the Self-timer (P52).

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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

– In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks] or [High Dynamic] in [Scene Mode]

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5 cm (0.17 feet)

1 m (3.28 feet)

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button half way.

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

AF area is displayed larger during the Digital Zoom or when it is dark.

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When the subject is focused

When the subject is not focused

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing

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the shutter button halfway.

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode

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100 100

1/125F3.3

ISO

100

1/1251/125F3.3F3.3 1/125F3.3

ISOISO

100 100

ISO

100

∫ 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):

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and press

the shutter button half way to fix the focus

and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button half

way while moving the camera as you compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.

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∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in

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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects

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[Playback] Mode: ¸

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [(].

Note

This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established

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by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

• Pictures recorded with other camera may not be able to playback on this unit.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [Rec] Mode to [Playback] Mode.

Selecting a picture

Press 2 or 1.

2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture

A File number B Picture number

• Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes

depending on the playback status.

• If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession.

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Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).

1 screen>12 screens>30 screens>Calendar screen display

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of

recorded pictures

• Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T) to return to the

previous screen.

• Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.

∫ To return to normal playback Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].

Using the Playback Zoom

Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z] (T).

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k

When you rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W) after

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enlarging the picture, the magnification becomes lower.

• When you change the magnification, the zoom position

indication A appears for about 1 second, and the position of the enlarged section can be moved by pressing 3/4/2/1.

• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality

deteriorates.

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[Rec] Mode: n

Motion Picture Mode

Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Motion Picture], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it

straight away.

• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when

recording starts (the first frame).

Basic

Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

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Panasonic dmc-Fh25 Operation Manual

Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names of the Components

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the Clock Setting

Basic

Selecting the [Rec] Mode

Tips for taking good pictures

Changing the settings

Scene Detection

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Focusing

Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

Motion Picture Mode