Panasonic Lumix DMC FH25 User Manual

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10 Cursor buttonsA: 3/Exposure compensation
B:  4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
C:  2/Self-timer
D:  1/Flash setting
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
orPress  4
12
1
3
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14 Camera ON/OFF switch
15 Zoom lever
16 Speaker
•Do not cover the speaker with 
your fingers.
17 Microphone
18 Shutter button
19 (DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
[E.ZOOM] button
20 Tripod receptacle
21 Card/Battery door
23
(DMC-FH5) (DMC-FH2) Release lever
22 DC coupler cover•When using an AC adaptor, 
ensure that the Panasonic DC 
coupler (DMW-DCC10; optional) 
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; 
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 being recorded will not be 
recorded.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unitSupplied battery or dedicated optional batteries (DMW-BCK7PP) can be 
used 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 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.
Charging
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.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [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.
•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 batteryOptional battery
Charging time Approx. 115 min Approx. 120 min
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(DMC-FH25) (DMC-FH24) 
(DMC-FH5) 
(DMC-FH2) 
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Normal Picture Mode•Temperature: 23oC (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.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Capacity of the battery660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 250 pictures Approx. 255 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 125 min Approx. 127 min
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Capacity of the battery 660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 265 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 130 min Approx. 132 min
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Capacity of the battery 660 mAh680 mAh
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 270 pictures Approx. 275 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 135 min Approx. 137 min
Supplied batteryOptional battery
Playback timeApprox. 200 min Approx. 205 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for 
a 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.)
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check 
via the label on the card, etc.
•Please check the website for updated information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is 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 unitRemarks
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 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.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
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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 (NCA-YN101G; supplied or 
DMW-BCK7PP; optional).
•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.
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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(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 (NCA-YN101G; supplied or 
DMW-BCK7PP; optional).
•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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
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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.
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
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Selecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] 
selector switch to [ !].
Press [MODE].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the 
mode.
Press [MENU/SET].
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The 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.
ÛScene 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.
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