Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 User manual

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed owner's manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced
features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (P73)
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ2500
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)
If you have any questions, visit:
USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
DVQX1028ZA
F0916KD0
PPP
until
2016/12/09
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

2DVQX1028 (ENG)
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on
the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera
information source.
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 private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
For the U.S.A. and Canada only
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
• Use only the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

3
(ENG) DVQX1028
∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between 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 changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FZ2500
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
DMC-FZ2500
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

4DVQX1028 (ENG)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.
2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET] .
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.
2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET] .
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Contains IC : 772C-LBXN604
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt
RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

5
(ENG) DVQX1028
∫About the battery pack
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into 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 type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

6DVQX1028 (ENG)
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation 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-AC10PP: optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
Cautions for Use
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

7
(ENG) DVQX1028
• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8:
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of
time.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or
near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

8DVQX1028 (ENG)
Contents
Information for Your Safety .....................2
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera.................................9
Standard Accessories...........................10
Names and Functions
of Components .....................................11
About cards that can be used
with this unit..........................................13
Preparations before Recording.............14
Basic Operations ..................................19
Setting menu items...............................24
Calling frequently-used
menus instantly (Quick Menu) ..............25
Assigning frequently used functions
to the buttons (function buttons) ...........25
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)...........26
Adjusting Focus Manually.....................27
Taking Close-up Pictures......................29
Select a Drive Mode .............................29
Recording 4K Photos............................30
Controlling Focus After Recording
(Post Focus/Focus Stacking) ................32
Taking Pictures While Adjusting
a Setting Automatically
(Bracket Recording)..............................35
Image Stabilizer ....................................37
Zoom types and use .............................37
Recording Motion Picture/
4K Motion Picture .................................38
Recording Motion Pictures
Using Various Effects and
Advanced Settings
(Creative Video Mode)..........................41
Playback
Playing Back Pictures .......................... 47
Playing Back Motion Pictures .............. 47
Deleting Pictures.................................. 48
Menu
Menu list............................................... 49
Wi-Fi
What you can do with
the Wi-FiR function ............................... 54
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet ................................................... 55
Others
Downloading software.......................... 59
Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display................................ 60
Troubleshooting ................................... 64
Specifications ....................................... 68
Digital Camera Accessory System....... 72
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ........................................ 73
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................. 74
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR CANADA)......................... 77
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

9
Preparation/Basic
(ENG) DVQX1028
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 risk that your finger will
be trapped as the lens retracts.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day
or at the beach.
If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a
dry soft cloth.
– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
– If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.
Keep objects sensitive to magnetic fields (credit cards, etc.) away from the camera.
Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and make them unusable.
∫About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

Preparation/Basic
10 DVQX1028 (ENG)
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2016. These may be subject to change.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory
Card are indicated as card in the text.
• The card is optional.
(For U.S.A. only)
• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further
information about obtaining replacement parts.
(For Canada only)
• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at
www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
1
Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
3Lens Hood
4Lens Cap/
Lens cap string
5USB Connection Cable
6Shoulder Strap
7Hot shoe cover
• This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.
2
DMW-BLC12PP
1
3
4
5
6
7
DE-A79B
K1HY04YY0106
SYQ0862
VYF3522
SYQ0847
DVPW1002Z
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

11
Preparation/Basic
(ENG) DVQX1028
Names and Functions of Components
20
21
22
1
19
2
3
30
26
12
7
14
23
29 28 27
2425
13 5 64
8
9
10
11
15
16
17
18
7
1Shutter button (P20)
2Zoom lever (P20)
3Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
4[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button/
[Fn4] button (P25)
5Front dial (P22)
6Motion picture button (P38)
7Shoulder strap eyelet (P15)
8Rear dial (P22)
9Status indicator (P18)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P54)
10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18)
11 Mode dial (P21)
12 Flash
13
Stereo microphone
• Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to record.
14
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
15
Flash open lever
• The flash opens, and recording with the flash
becomes possible.
16 Diopter adjustment dial (P20)
17 [LVF] button (P19)/[Fn7] button (P25)
18 Drive mode dial (P29)
19 [MIC] socket
20
Headphone socket
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
21 [HDMI] socket
22 USB socket
23 [ND FILTER] switch (P23)
24 [Fn1] button (P25)
25 [Fn2] button (P25)
26 [Fn3] button (P25)
27 Zoom ring (P20)
28 Focus ring (P28)
29 Lens barrel
30 Lens surface
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

Preparation/Basic
12 DVQX1028 (ENG)
31
47
32 33 34
48
36
35
45
44
46
43
49
37
38
39
40
41
42
31 Touch screen (P23)/monitor (P60)
32 Eyecup
33 Viewfinder (P19)
34 Eye sensor (P19)
35 [AF/AE LOCK] button
36 Focus mode lever
37 [Q.MENU] button (P25)/[Fn5] button (P25)
38 [(] (Playback) button (P47)
39
[DISP.] button
• Each time this is pressed, the display on the
monitor is switched.
40
Cursor buttons (P21)
3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[ ] (AF Macro) (P29)
41 [MENU/SET] button (P21)
42 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P48)/
[Fn6] button (P25)
43 Speaker
44 [REMOTE] socket
45 Card door (P17)
46
DC coupler cover (P72)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8:
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP:
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
47 Battery door (P16)
48 Release lever (P16)
49
Tripod mount
• It may not be possible to attach and securely
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so
may also damage the camera.
∫About the function button ([Fn8] to
[Fn12])
• Function buttons ([Fn8] to [Fn12]) (P25)
are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the
recording screen to display them.
∫Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover
attached to the hot shoe.
Remove the hot
shoe cover by
pulling it in the
direction
indicated by
arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction
indicated by arrow 1.
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

13
Preparation/Basic
(ENG) DVQX1028
About cards that can be used with this unit
∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format] Bit rate in
[Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
[AVCHD] All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]
100 Mbps UHS Speed Class 3
28 Mbps or lower Class 4 or higher
[MP4 (LPCM)]/
[MOV]
100 Mbps or higher UHS Speed Class 3
50 Mbps
UHS Speed Class 1 or
higher
Class 10
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

Preparation/Basic
14 DVQX1028 (ENG)
Preparations before Recording
• 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 on the lens hood slightly above the mounting
projection on the edge of the lens.
AMounting projection (Lens edge)
BMounting mark (Lens hood)
2Screw in the lens hood in the direction of the arrow.
3Continue to rotate the lens hood until you hear a “click” even if you feel some
stiffness, and then align the mark on the bottom of the camera.
CRotate until the marks are aligned
• Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
Attaching the Lens Hood
• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, we
recommend attaching with the orientation reversed.
Return it to the normal direction when taking pictures.
• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. when the lens retracts.
• 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 detaching the lens hood.
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

15
Preparation/Basic
(ENG) DVQX1028
• 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.
AShoulder strap eyelet
BPinch here to attach or detach the cap.
1Pass the string through the hole on the camera.
2Pass the string through the lens cap, and then pass the lens cap through the loop
formed by the string.
3Fasten the string.
4Attach the lens cap.
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
• Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
– Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
– It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Attaching the Lens Cap
1234
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

Preparation/Basic
16 DVQX1028 (ENG)
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
• 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 and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• 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.
Charging the Battery
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time Approx. 140 min
Inserting the Battery
90°

DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

17
Preparation/Basic
(ENG) DVQX1028
ACheck the orientation of the 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.
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2It can be rotated 180o forwards.
3Return the monitor to its original position.
• Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as it may be damaged.
• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to
prevent dirt and scratches.
Inserting the Card (Optional)
Monitor
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

Preparation/Basic
18 DVQX1028 (ENG)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1
lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour,
minute), and press 3/4 to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is
displayed, press [MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET].
9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Formatting the card (initialization)
> [Setup] > [Format]
MENU
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

19
Preparation/Basic
(ENG) DVQX1028
Basic Operations
Hold the camera gently with both
hands, keep your arms still at your
side and stand with your feet slightly
apart.
• Make sure your footing is stable and there
is no danger of colliding with another
person or object in the vicinity while taking
pictures.
• Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with your
fingers or other objects.
• Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There
is a risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens
retracts.
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.
A[LVF] button
BEye sensor
Press [LVF].
• The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
¢If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the
focus as the eye sensor is activated. The camera does not beep when focus is achieved with
[Eye Sensor AF].
∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object near it.
Tips for taking good pictures
[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)
Automatic viewfinder/
monitor switching¢Viewfinder display¢Monitor display
7
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分

Preparation/Basic
20 DVQX1028 (ENG)
∫Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
1Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
BShutter speed
CFocus indication
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved,
except when set to flash.)
• Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is
displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication
flashes.)
Zoom operations
With the zoom ring With the slow zoom
Rotate the zoom ring. Press [Fn1] or [Fn2].
• You can zoom in at a speed slower
than the normal zoom speed.
• By default, [Slow Zoom T] is assigned
to [Fn1] and [Slow Zoom W] is
assigned to [Fn2].
• You can change the operation and settings of slow zoom in
[Slow Zoom Button Setting], [Slow Zoom Speed] and [Soft
Zoom] in the [Custom] menu.
With the zoom lever
Rotate the zoom lever. Turning angle is large: Zoom speed is high
Turning angle is small: Zoom speed is low
• The operation of the zoom lever is denoted as shown below
in these operating instructions.
Rotate the zoom lever:
Taking pictures
T
W
Fn1
Fn2
WT
T
W
6060602.82.82.8
DMC-FZ2500P&PP-DVQX1028_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１６年９月１９日 月曜日 午前１１時４９分