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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-TZ25/DMC-ZS15
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation
of this camera are contained in "Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)"
in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
VQT4B41
GC GA GH
M0112KZ0

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-TZ25/DMC-ZS15 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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.
  • Page 3: About The Battery Pack

    ■ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. •...
  • Page 4 ■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. •...
  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 6 -If you see this symbol- Information 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Taking pictures ......14 Before use ........7 Taking motion pictures ....15 Standard accessories ....8 Viewing your pictures Names and Functions of [Normal Play] ......16 Main Parts ........9 Deleting pictures ......16 Inserting and removing the Reading the Operating card (optional)/the battery ..10 Instructions (PDF format) ..17 Charging the battery ....11...
  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2012. Battery pack Hand strap DMW-BCG10E VFC4297 • Charge the battery before use. USB connection Battery pack is indicated as cable battery pack or battery in the K1HY08YY0025 text.
  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera ON/OFF switch Shutter button Mode dial Flash Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp Lens barrel Lens Zoom lever Speaker Microphone Motion picture button LCD monitor REC/PLAY switch Charging lamp HDMI socket [EXPOSURE] button [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Cursor buttons socket [DISP.] button...
  • Page 10: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCG10E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● We recommend using a Panasonic Memory card. VQT4B41 (ENG)
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C). • Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery.
  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set REC/PLAY switch to before turning the camera on. Turn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] •...
  • Page 13: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Select [Rec], and press [MENU/SET]. Press to select [AF Mode] and then press [MENU/SET] •...
  • Page 14: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Shutter button Turn the camera on ( ) Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Set to the desired recording mode ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. The subjects are recorded using your own settings. The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
  • Page 15: Taking Motion Pictures

    Taking motion pictures Recording mode: You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural). Zoom can also be used during recording. Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time...
  • Page 16: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Slide the REC/PLAY switch ( ) Press to select the picture ● To play back a motion picture, select a picture with , and then press to start playback. ● You can print pictures by connecting a camera to your computer or printer, or by giving an SD card to a shop assistant at a photo shop.
  • Page 17: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied) Click the “Operating Instructions”...
  • Page 18: Installing Supplied Software (Photofunstudio)

    Installing supplied software (PHOTOfunSTUDIO) This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorise these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE Windows XP (32 bit) SP3...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.4 W Consumption When playing back: 0.9 W Camera effective 12,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.3” MOS sensor, total pixel number 12,800,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 16 x zoom [NANO SURFACE...
  • Page 20 Specifications LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 460,800 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Microphone / Monaural Speaker Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File...
  • Page 21 AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0775 (DMC-TZ25GC/DMC-ZS15GH)): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V, 800 mA AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0772 (DMC-TZ25GA)): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A...
  • Page 22 VQT4B41 (ENG)
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  • Page 24 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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