Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connect“ Image App ” .................................. P262
[WPS (Push-Button)] ............. P291, 293
Direct connection ........................... P293
Image App Remote recording .......................... P267
Saving images ............................... P268
Sending images ..................... P269, 276
Sending and adding location
information ..................................... P269
Combining motion pictures 
recorded with [Snap Movie] ........... P271In combination with other devices...

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1.  Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in  the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a ri sk that your finger will 
be trapped as the lens retracts.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places...

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1. Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
• 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.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indi cated as card in the 
text.
• The card is optional. 

1. Before Use
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Names and Functions of Components
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1Shutter button 
(P39)
2Zoom lever (P145)
3Self-timer indicator (P132) /
AF Assist Lamp  (P221)
4[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button  (P103)/
[Fn4] button (P55)
5Front dial (P41)
6Motion picture button  (P157)
7Shoulder strap eyelet  (P19)
8Rear dial (P41)
9Status indicator  (P33)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P260)
10Camera ON/OFF switch (P33)
11Mode dial  (P40)
12Flash (P148)
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Stereo...

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1. Before Use
3147
32 33 34
4836
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45 44
46
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31Touch screen  (P48)/monitor (P316)
32Eyecup  (P337)
33Viewfinder  (P36)
34Eye sensor  (P37)
35[AF/AE LOCK] button  (P102)
36Focus mode lever (P87,  100)
37[Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) button  (P53)/
[Fn5] button (P55)
38[( ] (Playback) button  (P182)
39[DISP.] button (P45, 47)
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Cursor buttons (P45)
3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity) (P105)
1/[ ] (White Balance) (P107)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)  (P91)
4/[
AF #] (AF Macro) ( P 111 )
41[MENU/SET]...

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2.  Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize le ns flare and ghosting.
The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture  quality.
• Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
1Align the mounting mark under 
the long side of the lens hood 
with the mounting projection on 
the edge of the lens.
AMounting projection (Lens edge)
B Mounting...

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the 
photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend deta ching the lens hood.
• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, we reco mmend attaching with 
the orientation reversed.
Return it to the normal direction when taking pictures.
• Be careful not to catch...

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Attaching the Lens Cap
• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of 
the lens.
• Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string.
• Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on.
• Be careful that the lens cap string does not become entangled  with the shoulder strap.
1Pass the string through the 
shoulder strap eyelet A on the 
camera.
2Pass the same string through the hole on the...

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A : Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then 
pass it through the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
4Pull the shoulder strap and...

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge  the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look ver y similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets . Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal...