Panasonic DMC-FH25V, Basic Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...he instructions completely More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it VQT3D29 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 P ...

Page 2: ...ource 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 this Owner s Manual Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of pri...

Page 3: ...NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE Product Location Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom DMC FH24 DMC F...

Page 4: ...en the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any...

Page 5: ...nto contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufa...

Page 6: ...s created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and...

Page 7: ...ormation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal ...

Page 8: ... Changing the Clock Setting 19 Selecting the Rec Mode 20 Taking pictures using the automatic function ñ Intelligent Auto Mode 21 Scene Detection 22 Motion Picture Mode 23 Playing Back Pictures Normal Play 24 Deleting Pictures 24 Setting the Menu 25 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format 26 Specifications 28 Digital Camera Accessory System 32 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 33 Limited Warranty O...

Page 9: ...trap When purchasing a spare battery please purchase an optional battery DMW BCK7PP 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 For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System If any accessories are lost cu...

Page 10: ...ts 1 Flash 2 Lens 3 Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 4 LCD monitor 5 MENU SET button 6 DISP button 7 Q MENU Delete Cancel button 8 MODE button 9 Rec Playback selector switch 1 2 3 DMC FH25 DMC FH24 1 2 3 DMC FH5 DMC FH2 4 10 9 5 7 8 6 ...

Page 11: ...tting 11 Strap eyelet 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 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 12 13 11 ...

Page 12: ...P optional are used Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional and DC coupler DMW DCC10 optional when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture be...

Page 13: ...rkets 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 re...

Page 14: ...as completed without any problem 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 Ap...

Page 15: ...dings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Supplied battery Optional battery Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh Number of recordable pictures Approx 250 pictures Approx 255 pictures Recording time Approx 125 min Approx 127 min Supplied battery Optional battery Capacity of the battery 660 mAh 680 mAh Number o...

Page 16: ... English only Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Built in Memory Card Type of card which can be used with this unit Remarks SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or 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...

Page 17: ...t 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 to...

Page 18: ...l 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 1 Close ...

Page 19: ...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 You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing Press MENU SET to set Press MENU SET Select Clock Set in the Rec or Setup menu and press MENU SET It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock Changing the Clock Setting ...

Page 20: ...e subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes Û Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded Motion Picture Mode This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio ...

Page 21: ...nd take pictures easily 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 ...

Page 22: ... color changes to the usual red 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 Scene Detection i Portrait i Scenery i Macro i Night Portrait Only when is selected i Night Scenery i Sunset ...

Page 23: ...ide 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 The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when recording starts the first frame Press the shutter button fully to stop recording A B ...

Page 24: ...ecting the motion picture press 3 to start playback Playback Mode 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 Select the picture to be deleted and then press Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is deleted by selecting Yes ...

Page 25: ...Press 3 4 to select the menu item and then press MENU SET Screen at right is an example of selecting AF Mode in Rec mode Menu Press 3 4 to select the setting and then press MENU SET Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Screen at right is an example to set the AF Mode from Ø 1 area focusing to š Face Detection ...

Page 26: ...ced Features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied Click the Owner s Manual Select the desired language and then click Owner s Manual to install A To return to the install menu Double click the Owner s Manual shortcut icon on the desktop ...

Page 27: ...nd install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions To uninstall the Owner s Manual PDF format Delete the PDF file from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed click the Show the contents of this folder to display them For Macintosh Turn the PC on an...

Page 28: ... color filter DMC FH2 1 2 33q CCD total pixel number 14 500 000 pixels Primary color filter Lens DMC FH25 DMC FH24 Optical 8kzoom fl5 mm to 40 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 224 mm F3 3 Wide to F5 9 Tele DMC FH5 DMC FH2 Optical 4kzoom fl5 mm to 20 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 112 mm F3 1 Wide to F6 5 Tele Digital zoom Max 4k Extended optical zoom DMC FH25 DMC FH24 Max 18k Whe...

Page 29: ...umber of recordable pictures Depends on the remaining capacity of the built in memory card Hi speed burst Burst speed DMC FH25 DMC FH24 Approx 4 pictures second DMC FH5 DMC FH2 Approx 6 pictures second 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size Number of recordable pictures When using the built in memory Approx 15 pictures immediately after formatting When using a Card Max 100 pict...

Page 30: ...ory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding Motion pictures QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures with audio Interface Digital USB 2 0 High Speed Analog video audio NTSC Audio line output monaural Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin Dimensions excluding the projecting parts DMC...

Page 31: ...ding card and battery DMC FH5 Approx 121 g 0 27 lb with card and battery Approx 104 g 0 23 lb excluding card and battery DMC FH2 Approx 118 g 0 26 lb with card and battery Approx 101 g 0 22 lb excluding card and battery Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC 32 oF to 104 oF Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Input 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Output 4 2 V 0 43 A Equipm...

Page 32: ...ler Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card DMW BCK7PP Battery Pack Accessory Description Illustration RP SDW64GU1K RP SDW48GU1K RP...

Page 33: ... To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA MasterCard Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price ...

Page 34: ...roduct with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non ...

Page 35: ...EDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER no...

Page 36: ... OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply 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 dev...

Page 37: ... 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone ...

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