Panasonic Dmc Fz2500 Operating Instructions Manual

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In playback
1
Playback Mode  (P240)
Protected picture (P257)
Number of prints  (P255)
Location Information display (P241)
ÜFavorites (P255)
åCable disconnect prohibit icon 
(P310)
Motion picture playback  (P183)
Play panorama (P75)
Continuous Burst Picture Group 
Playback (P188)
Save pictures from the 4K burst file 
(P121)
Save a picture from pictures 
recorded using [Post Focus] (P129)
Continuous [Time Lapse Shot] 
Picture Group Playback  (P188)
Continuous playback of the Stop 
Motion Animation Group  (P188)
Focus Bracket (P142)
‘Stamped with text indication  (P249)
Elapsed playback time¢1 (P183)
60 60
60
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Slow/Quick (P169)
Dolly Zoom (P170)
Variable Frame Rate 
(P173)
Recording format/Recording 
quality¢2 (P159) /Variable Frame 
Rate¢ 2 (P173)
Icon indicating the presence of a 
marker  (P122)
4K Photo (4K burst file) (P117)
Post Focus  (P127)
Focus Stacking (P130)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio  (P196)
Recording format/Recording quality 
(P159)
Snap Movie (P165)
A›Quality (P197)
Battery indication  (P21)
1/98Picture number/Total pictures
Connected to Wi-Fi
Number of group pictures
Motion picture recording time¢1 
(P183)
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3
Clear Retouch completed icon 
(P247)
Currently retrieving information icon
Playback (Motion Pictures) (P183)
Number of days that have passed 
since the departure date (P229)
Upload (Wi-Fi) (P284)
Burst Picture Group Display  (P188)
Focus Bracket Group Display  (P188)
[Time Lapse Shot] Picture Group 
Display (P188)
Display for the Stop Motion 
Animation Group (P188)
Sub Menu (P284)
//ND filter (P44)
Silent Mode  (P220)
Age (P210 , 211)
Multi Playback  (P185)
Delete (P189)
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Name¢ 3 (P210 , 211)
Location
¢ 3 (P229)
Title
¢ 3 (P248)
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Recording information 
						

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Detailed information display
In playback
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Recording information
Intelligent Dynamic Range Control 
(P200)
HDR (P201)
/iHDR (P64)
Intelligent Resolution  (P200)
2
Recorded date and time/World Time (P229)
3
Picture size/Aspect Ratio  (P196)
Recording format/Recording quality 
(P159)
A›Quality (P197)
Color space (P207)
4K Photo (4K burst file) (P117)
Post Focus (P127)
Focus Stacking (P130)
100-0001Folder/File number  (P307)
//ND filter (P44)
Slow/Quick (P169)
Dolly Zoom (P170)
Variable Frame Rate  (P173)
Recording format/Recording 
quality¢2 (P159) /Variable Frame 
Rate¢ 2 (P173)
L3:2
MOV
FHD 24p
ND  4ND 16ND 64
100%
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Histogram display
¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 2 This is displayed only when [Video-Priority Display]  (P227) in the [Custom] menu is set to 
[ON].
¢ 3 It is displayed in order of [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby 1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face 
Recog.]).
In playback
1/98
F2.8 60ISO2000
100-0001



1
Histogram (P47)
2
Recording information
3
1/98Picture number/Total pictures
100-0001Folder/File number 
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be delet ed]
• This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard.
Perform formatting  (P28) on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.
[Cannot be set on this picture]
• [Title Edit] , [Text Stamp], [Print Set] , etc. cannot be set fo r pictures not based on the DCF 
standard.
[Memory Card Error 
Format this card?]
• It is a format that cannot be used with this unit. – Insert a different card.
– Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary d ata on a PC etc. (P28)
Data will be deleted.
[Memory Card Error]/[This memory card cannot be used]
• Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P26)
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
• An error has occurred accessing the card.
Insert the card again.
• Insert a different card.
[Read Error/Write Error 
Please check the card]
• It has failed to read or write data. Remove the card after turning this unit off. Insert the card ag ain, turn this unit on, and try to 
read or write the data again.
• The card may be broken.
• Insert a different card.
[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on thi s card.]
• If you continue to use the same card after changing [System Frequency] (P236), motion 
pictures may not be recorded. To record with the same card, res et [System Frequency] to the 
original setting. To record motion pictures with the current se tting, try the following:
– Perform formatting  (P28) on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.
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[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the 
card]
• Depending on the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion picture, the speed class rating 
required for the card differs. 4K photo recording requires a ca rd that meets a particular speed 
class rating. Use a card that meets the rating. For details, re fer to “About motion picture/4K 
photo recording and speed class ratings” on  P26.
• If the recording stops even when you are using a card that mee ts the speed class rating, the 
data writing speed is too slow. We recommend making a backup an d then format the card 
(P28) .
Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the mi ddle.
[This battery cannot be used]
• Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed  even when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
• If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any obje cts.
[Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[No destination 
found]
• The wireless access point information set on this unit is wron g.
Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption  key. (P292)
• Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a w ireless access point.
Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access p oint and devices that use the 
2.4 GHz band.
[Connection failed. Please retry in a few minutes.]/[Network di sconnected. Transfer 
stopped.]
• Radio waves from the wireless access point are getting weak.
Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.
• Depending on the wireless access point, connection may be auto matically disconnected after 
specific time has passed.
Reconnect the connection again.
[Connection failed]
• Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi-Fi  settings to this camera.
[Cannot connect to server]
• If a message is displaying asking to update the root certificate, agree to update the root 
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P327 to P335) .
• The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.  (P20)
• [Economy] is enabled.  (P232)
• When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster. > Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording.
• Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time?
The battery can become flat quickly when connected to Wi-Fi.> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P232)
• Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [FOCUS ]? (P222)
You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into foc us.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting  [Reset] (P235) on 
the [Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
Recording
Taking pictures is not possible.
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• Picture might look whitish when lens gets dirty with fingerprints or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe t he lens surface with a soft, dry 
cloth.
• Is the AE Lock  (P102) applied incorrectly?
• Check the drive mode setting.   (P113)
• Are you using the bracket function?   (P139)
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.
• Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEA SE]? (P222)
• Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?  (P220)
• Is the AF Lock  (P102) applied incorrectly?
• The shutter speed will become slower and the Image Stabilizer  function may not work properly 
when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P132) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
• Try the following: > Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  (P105)
> Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or  lower the setting for each of 
the items other than [Noise Reduction].  (P192)
> Set the [Long Shtr NR]  to [ON].   (P206)
• If you record a moving subject when using the electronic shutt er or recording motion picture or 
a 4K photo, the subject may appear distorted on the picture. Th is is characteristic of MOS 
sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not  a malfunction.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Image Stabilizer is not effective.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
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• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s 
pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
• When using the electronic shutter  (P204), lowering the shutter speed 
may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
• If noticeable flicker or striping is seen under lighting such  as a 
fluorescent or LED lighting fixture when recording motion pictures, you can reduce the flicker or 
striping by setting up [Flkr Decrease]  (P215) and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to select 
a shutter speed from [1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120]. You c an set the shutter speed manually 
in the Creative Video Mode.  (P168)
• When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc. , increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are  a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
• When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recor ding under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the  colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluoresce nt lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different  from the actual 
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• If you continue to use the same card after changing [System Frequency] (P236), motion 
pictures may not be recorded. To record with the same card, res et [System Frequency] to the 
original setting. To record motion pictures with the current se tting, try the following:
> Perform formatting  (P28) on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.
> Insert a different card.
• You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large 
capacity card.
• Depending on the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion pi cture, the speed class rating 
required for the card differs. Use a card that meets the rating . (“About motion picture/4K photo 
recording and speed class ratings” on  P26)
• This phenomenon occurs when the camera is trying to record wit h highly accurate focus at a 
reduced Auto Focus speed, and is not a malfunction.
• When recording in a quiet environment, the sound of aperture, focus or zoom operation may be  recorded in motion pictures.
Focus operation can be set to [OFF] in [Continuous AF]  (P163).
• While recording motion pictures , plugging the aperture of the microphone with a finger may 
reduce the level of audio recording or audio may not record at  all. Also be careful because the 
operation sound of lenses can easily be recorded at this time.
• Use of [Silent Operation] is recommended if you are concerned  about operational sounds. 
(P176)
• Is the flash closed? Open the flash.  (P148)
• When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activate d. (P204)
• When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.  (P220)
Motion pictures
Recording motion pictures is not possible.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
Sometimes it is difficult to focus with Auto Focus when recordi ng 4K motion 
pictures.
In motion pictures, abnormal clicking and buzzing sounds are re corded.
The recorded sound is very quiet.
An operation sound is recorded in a motion picture.
Flash
The flash is not activated.