Panasonic ZS40 User Manual
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1. 886 Cloud synchronization Wireless access point services m LUMIX CLUB If you register this unit to the LUMIX CLUB you can synchronize images between the devices you are using or transfer these images to WEB services For details refer to the LUMIX CLUB site http lumixclub panasonic net eng c Please refer to Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format for details e When sending images on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract The camera uses WPA and WPA2 security Hereafter this manual uses the term smartphone for both smartphones and tablets unless it is particularly distinguishing between them 30 vatsess ENG GPS functions Before using the camera be sure to read User License Agreement for Location Name Data Owner s Manual for advanced features This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was taken on the pictures The camera can also automatically adjust the time Using the GPS function to execute positioning ET Press MENU SET 2 Press A V lt P to select GPS menu and press MENU SET 3 Press A Y to select GPS Setting and press MENU SET Press A Y to select ON and press MENU SET A message appears on the screen After confirming the message press MENU SET E About the GPS function Information measured with this unit2. minutes but because the positions of the GPS satellites change it may take longer depending on the recording location and environment Positioning can be executed faster when you download GPS assist data to the camera using the GPS Assist Tool Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from the GPS satellites The location name information is different from the recording location Immediately after the camera is turned on or when the GPS icon is something other than PS the location name information that is recorded in the camera may vary significantly from the current position When PPS is displayed for the location name information the information can be changed to a different candidate before starting to record You can edit a place name or landmark name recorded in a picture Please refer to Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format for details 36G vatses4 ENG Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source Power DC5V 1 7 W When recording with LCD Monitor Consumption Camera effective pixels 1 1 W When playing back with LCD Monitor 18 100 000 pixels Image sensor 1 2 3 MOS sensor total pixel number 18 900 000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 30x zoom f 4 3 mm to 129 0 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 24 mm to 720 mm Max Wide F3 3 to F8 0 Max Tele F6 4
3. to F8 0 Image Stabilizer Optical method Focus range AF 50 cm 1 6 feet Max Wide 200 cm 6 6 feet Max Tele to co AF Macro 3 cm 0 098 feet Max Wide Intelligent Auto Motion picture MF 200 cm 6 6 feet Max Tele to co Scene Mode The focus ranges listed above may vary depending on the selected Scene Mode Shutter system Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Shutter speed 4 seconds to 1 2000th of a second Starry Sky Mode 15 seconds 30 seconds Minimum Approx 10 Ix when i Low light is used the shutter Illumination speed is 1 30th of a second enc varses4 37 Specifications Exposure AE Program AE P Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M Metering Mode Multi Metering Center Weighted Spot LCD monitor 3 0 TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 921 600 dots Viewfinder Color LCD Viewfinder Approx 200 000 dots with diopter adjustment 4 to 4 diopter Microphones Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 12 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture RAW JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding MPO Motion pictures AVCHD MP4 Audio compression AVCHD Dolby Digital 2 ch format MP4 AAC 2 ch Interface Digital USB 2 0 Hi
4. 2 OFF button lt Macro recording When you want to enlarge the subject setting to AF Macro AF amp enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range up to 3 cm 0 098 feet for max Wide Manual Focus Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus ENG vatses4 13 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card optional Make sure that the camera is turned off a Slide the release lever to the OPEN position and open the card battery door 2 Insert the battery and card making sure that their orientation is correct e Battery Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever e Card Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Close the door Slide the release lever to the LOCK position E To remove To remove battery To remove card Move lever in direction of Push the card until it clicks then pull the card out Press f Pu out Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCM13PP 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 card 14 vatsesa ENG Charging the battery The battery that can be used wi
5. HERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 44 vatsesa ENG Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts a
6. Intelligent Auto Mode m Zoom types You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom Amh Capture a wider area w 7 Enlarge the subject wide angle telephoto Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without fd have been selected by Picture Size on the Rec menu Extended optical zoom Zooming in up to 71 7x is possible when pictures with fd have been selected by Picture Size on the Rec menu i Zoom Increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality Set the i Zoom in the Rec menu to ON Digital Zoom Zoom 4x further than Optical Extended optical zoom Note that with Digital Zoom enlarging will decrease picture quality Set the Digital Zoom in the Rec menu to ON Step Zoom Each time the control ring control dial is operated the zoom stops at the position for one of the preset focal lengths m Menu convenient for taking pictures e Picture Size Recording capacity guidelines still pictures Save location 18M 5M 0 3M Built in Memory 1 3 69 Card 2 GB 270 650 10050 When Aspect Ratio is set to H and Quality is set to s amp 22 varTsEs4 ENG FJ Recoraing motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio stereo e You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode e Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built in memory 4
7. Panasonic Basic Owner s Manual Digital Camera Model No D M C ZS40 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it If you have any questions visit USA and Puerto Rico www panasonic com support P M1213KZ0 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 Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From Model No Dealer Address Serial No 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 e Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private u
8. Press the motion picture button to start recording Do not block the microphones when recording motion pictures You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures e The zoom speed will be slower than normal e The operating sounds of the zoom lever or control ring control dial may be recorded in some cases Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording 2 Press the motion picture button again to end recording About recording time You can continuously record a motion picture in MP4 for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx 4 GB Since recording in MP4 with FHD 30p creates larger files the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds If Rec Quality of AVCHD motion pictures is set to FHD you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases Panorama Shot Mode 3D Photo Mode Scene Mode Soft Focus Star Filter Creative Control Mode ENG vaTses4 23 Recording motion pictures m About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats The recording format for motion pictures can be changed in Rec Format of the Motion Picture menu m About the recording quality setting The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in Rec Quality of the M
9. attery 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 e Do not touch the plug terminals and 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 e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing of the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate T Panasonic DMC ZS40 VQT5E54 ENG 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 ge
10. ay be subject to change Battery pack USB connection cable DMW BCM13PP K1HY08YY0031 SA Charge the battery before use Battery pack is indicated as A battery pack or battery in the text perh AC adaptor Software VSKO768 Use it to install the software on Sy your PC Owner s Manual for advanced Hand strap features VFC4297 ES SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text e Cards are optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card Compatible memory cards optional The following SD standard based cards Panasonic brand recommended can be used SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB e For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System e If accessories are lost customers can visit us at www panasonic com support for further information about obtaining replacement parts e Please dispose of all packaging appropriately e Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children e The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product e SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE is not provided on the supplied CD ROM Download this software from the website and install it on your computer to use 34 10 varsesa ENG i Names a
11. cc ceeeeeeeeees 25 Registering preferred functions to the Fi DUttOM sisii 27 Taking pictures with the composition determined Composition Guide 27 8 varses4 ENG Viewing your pictures 28 Deleting pictures What you can do with the Wi Fi function eee 29 GPS functions Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format Supplied software Copying still pictures and motion pictures 34 Troubleshooting 35 Specifications seeeeeee 37 Digital Camera Accessory SyS eDiena 40 Digital Camera Accessory Order FOrM sssssssnesnnsenernerenne 41 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO seee 42 i Before use m Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration force or pressure The camera is not dust resistant splash resistant or waterproof Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand or where water can come into contact with the camera Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances can cause surface damage or coating to peel m Condensation When the lens the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is fogged up Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity Avoid these conditions which may make the lens the LCD monitor or the viewfinder dirty cause mold or damage the camera If condensation does occur turn off the camera and wait about tw
12. d or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer 40 varsesa ENG Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantit Total Price Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Total 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT 1 800 237 9080 FAX ONLY OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 enc vatses4 41 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Corporation of North America referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart belo
13. de Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment Aperture adjustment Shutter speed adjustment Picture effects change Scene change Q S O e y gt 0 8 Picture effects change 1 When Manual Focus is set the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment 2 Press A to switch between aperture adjustment and shutter speed adjustment ENG vaTses4 25 Using the control ring control dial m To change the settings assigned to the control ring control dial Changes the settings assigned to the control ring control dial Press MENU SET Press A V lt P to select Setup menu and press MENU SET Press A Y to select Ring Dial Set and press MENU SET Press A Y to select control ring or control dial and then press MENU SET Press A Y to select the setting and press MENU SET The following settings can be assigned Default Control Zoom Step Zoom Exposure Comp Aspect Ratio Sensitivity White Balance Not Set control ring only Press Q MENU button several times The assigned function setting applies to all the Recording Modes However the assigned function may not operate when combined with certain Recording Mode m Using Quick menu During recording you can easily call some of the menu items and set them Press Q MENU 5 button Press lt gt to select menu items The menu items and setting items that are displayed d
14. der 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Owner s Manual PDF format e You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following website http get adobe com reader otherversions m For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder Double click the PDF file to open it 32 varses4 ENG Supplied software The supplied CD ROM contains the following software Install the software on your computer to use For details about operating environment and usage please read Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format or the manuals for each software e PHOTOfunSTUDIO LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac Pictures can be captured to a PC and can be viewed organized PHOTOfunSTUDIO printed etc Also still pictures can be corrected and motion 9 3 PE pictures can be edited Compatible OS Windows 8 1 8 7 Vista XP You can edit motion pictures easily This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site LoiLoScope 30 day For details about using LoiLoScope please download and see the full trial version manual from the following site http loilo tv product 20 Compatible OS Windows 8 1 8 7 Vista XP Installing supplied software Prepara
15. e at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God ENG vatses4 43 T
16. efer to the following procedures to operate the menus Example Setting AF Mode from to g in the Program AE Mode 49 Press MENU SET to display the menu 2 Press A V lt p or turn the control dial to select the Rec menu and press MENU SET Press A Y or turn the control dial to select AF Mode and press MENU SET Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Press A Y or turn the control dial to select 9 and press MENU SET Press Q MENU 9 button several times to close the menu In recording mode the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway m Menu types Rec Motion Picture GPS Setup Wi Fi Playback Mode Playback ENG VQT5E54 1 9 Taking pictures with automatic settings Intelligent Auto Mode This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment a Set mode dial to 3 Intelligent Auto Mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use 5 Press halfway Press fully press lightly to focus press the button all the way to record m Automatic Scene Detection Camera reads scene when pointed at subject and makes optimum settings automatically i i Portrait ae i Night Portrait i amp i Baby laa O
17. ery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected G varses4 ENG Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device 1 Select Wi Fi Setup in the Wi Fi menu 2 Press A Y to select Approved Regulations and 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 ENG VQT5E54 7 FJ contents Information for Your Safety 3 Before USC ccscceeeseeseeeeees 9 Standard accessories 10 Names and Functions of Main Parts cc ceeeeseneeeeeee 11 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card optional Charging the battery Setting the clock Setting the menu Taking pictures with automatic settings Intelligent Auto Mode 20 Recording motion pictures 23 Using the control ring Control dial c
18. gh Speed Analog video NTSC Composite Audio Audio line output Monaural Terminal HDMI MicroHDMI Type D AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin Dimensions Approx 110 6 mm W x 64 3 mm H x 34 4 mm D 4 35 W x 2 53 H x 1 35 D excluding the projection part 38 vatses4 ENG Mass Weight With card and battery Approx 240 g 0 529 Ib Excluding card and battery Approx 214 g 0 472 Ib Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F temperature Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select ENGLISH ESPANOL Wi Fi Compliance IEEE 802 11b g n standard standard wireless LAN protocol Frequency range 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz ich to 11ch used central frequency Encryption method Wi Fi compliant WPA WPA2 Access method Infrastructure mode NFC Compliance ISO IEC 18092 NFC F Passive Mode standard AC adaptor Panasonic VSK0768 Information for your safety 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A 5 V 800 mA Battery pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCM13PP Information for your safety Voltage capacity 3 6 V 1250 mAh Specifications are subject to change without notice ENG vatses4 39 Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory Battery pack DMW BCM13 USB connection cable DMW USBC1 AV cable DMW AVC1 Product numbers are correct as of January 2014 These may be subject to change Accessories an
19. he AC adaptor supplied Charging time Approx 170 min 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 peel off or scratch the covering on the battery 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 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F 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 If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged the charging lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds When using the AC adaptor supplied observe the following points as improper connections may cause malfunctions Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one Do not use the AC adaptor supplied or the USB connection cable supp
20. ica Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in China
21. iffer depending on the recording mode Turn the control ring or control dial to change the setting Press MENU SET 26 vatses4 ENG i Registering preferred functions to the Fn button It is set to Composition Guide at the time of purchase ET Press MENU SET Pp Press A V lt gt to select Setup menu and press MENU SET 3 Press A Y to select Fn Button Set and press MENU SET Press A Y to select the function to register and press MENU SET Taking pictures with the composition determined Composition Guide a Press Fn button If the setting of the Fn button has been changed select Composition Guide in the Setup menu and press MENU SET 23 Press A Y to select the guideline to display and press MENU SET Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press the DISP button E Guidelines Examples Rule of Thirds Offset Diagonal lines Radiation ENG vaT5E54 27 fiers your pictures C Press the Playback button By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode 2 Press lt p or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed Folder File number iy Picture number Total pictures Location name information and latitude amp longitude information are provided To play back a motion picture select a picture with the motion picture ic
22. is simply a rough estimate Please do not use for professional applications e Positioning can be executed faster using GPS assist data m When GPS Setting is ON the GPS function works even if the camera is turned off Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters During takeoff and landing of airplanes or in other restricted areas set Airplane Mode to ON and turn off the camera e When GPS Setting is ON and Airplane Mode is OFF power will drain from the battery even if the camera is turned OFF m When using in another country The GPS function may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China Current as of January 2014 Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology enc vatses4 31 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it E For Windows a Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied P Click the Owner s Manual 34 Select the desired language and then click Owner s Manual to install To return to the install menu Double click the Owner s Manual shortcut icon on the desktop m When the Owner s Manual PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Rea
23. lied with other devices 16 vatses4 ENG i Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor supplied al Press the Camera ON OFF button Press MENU SET Press lt gt to select the items year month day hour minute display order or time display format and press A Y to set To cancel Press Q MENU S button Press MENU SET to set Confirm the setting and press MENU SET To return to the previous screen press Q MENU 5 button Press lt to select Yes and press MENU SET if automatically correcting time of day using the GPS function GPS Setting is set to ON To manually set date and time select No and press MENU SET 74 When Please set the home area is displayed press MENU SET Continued on the next page enc vatses4 17 Setting the clock Press lt gt to set your home area and press MENU SET DAMO a Current time City or area name Difference from GMT T o Greenwich Mean Time 43 Cancel Select 2 Set If the time zone of your current location is different from that of Home World Time is set to Destination 97 will be displayed next to the time and date on the screen m Changing time settings Select Clock Set from Setup menu perform and Please see the next page on how to set the menu 18 vatses4 ENG i Setting the menu R
24. nd Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com support or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Owner s Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http Awww pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of November 2013 enc vatses4 45 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Windows and Windows Vista a
25. nd Functions of Main Parts Bottom enc vatsesa 11 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash 2 Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 3 Control ring 4 Lens barrel 5 Lens Do not touch the lens barrier 6 Viewfinder LVF 7 Diopter adjustment dial Adjusts the focus in the viewfinder 8 LVF button Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor 9 LCD Monitor 10 Charging lamp Red Wi Fi connection lamp Blue GPS status indicator Green The color of the lamp differs depending on the function 11 Strap eyelet We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera 12 HDMI socket Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable Doing so may cause malfunction 13 AV OUT DIGITAL socket This socket is also used when charging the battery 14 Speaker 15 Microphones 16 Mode dial Use this to select the recording mode 17 Shutter button 18 Zoom lever 12 vartses4 ENG 19 Motion picture button 20 Camera ON OFF button 21 Tripod mount Do not attach to a tripod with a 5 5 mm 0 22 inch or longer screw Doing so may damage this unit If you are not holding the camera for example when using self timer recording or remote recording the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends during zooming so make sure to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means It may not be possible to attach certain types of tripods
26. nerates 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC ZS40 Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 5490 Support Contact http www panasonic com contactinfo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject
27. nly when iZA is selected jaa i Scenery ia i Night Scenery ig i Sunset 9 i Handheld Night Shot i i Macro ifOf i Food E When scene does not correspond to any of the above 20 vatses4 ENG m Recording modes fiA Intelligent Auto Mode Take pictures with automatic settings fag You can switch to the Intelligent Auto Plus Mode on the menu to adjust the brightness and color settings to your liking Program AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings Aperture Priority Mode Determine aperture then record pictures Shutter Priority Mode Determine shutter speed then record pictures Manual Exposure Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed then record pictures Custom Mode Record pictures using pre registered settings Panorama Shot Mode Record panorama pictures SCN Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded PA Creative Control Mode Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect D IQQ Z n gt m Holding the camera Do not block the flash or the lamp Do not look at it from close range ma To avoid camera shake hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart Do not touch the lens LS Hand strap ENG vatses4 21 Taking pictures with automatic settings
28. o hours before using it Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature the fogging will clear naturally m Caring for your camera Before cleaning the camera remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force Do not press the lens with excessive force 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 Do not extend the supplied cord or cable While the camera is accessing the card or built in memory for an operation such as picture writing reading deleting or formatting do not turn off the camera or remove the battery card AC adaptor supplied The data on the built in memory or 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 ENG vatses4 9 i Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Part numbers are as of January 2014 These m
29. on and press A i Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press jj button to delete the displayed picture 2 Press lt to select Yes and then press MENU SET 28 VQT5E54 ENG fret you can do with the Wi Fi function m Using a smartphone tablet as a camera remote control By installing the Panasonic Image App on your smartphone tablet you can operate the camera remotely and use the smartphone tablet to record and play back In addition you can copy pictures in the camera to the smartphone tablet For information on installing Panasonic Image App and basic operations on the smartphone tablet refer to Wi Fi Quick Guide S m Sending pictures to Wi Fi compatible equipment You can select pictures on your camera and transfer them to a TV printer AV equipment PC etc E Transferring pictures automatically Smart Transfer During battery charging recorded pictures are transferred automatically to PC AV equipment and cloud folders ENG vatses4 29 What you can do with the Wi Fi function m Using WEB services Through LUMIX CLUB you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services etc To upload recorded pictures to a social networking service right away we recommend that you first send the pictures to your smartphone tablet and then upload them from your smartphone tablet WEB services gt ma LUMIX CLUB 1 gt
30. on cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction 2 Press A Y on the camera to select PC and press MENU SET Copy pictures to your computer For Windows Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO For Mac Copy the picture files contained in the DCIM folder except for AVCHD motion pictures Cancel the connection and disconnect the USB connection cable 34 varTsE54 ENG Troubleshooting First try out the following procedures If the problem persists performing Reset in the Setup menu may resolve the issue The charging lamp blinks Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature Reconnect the USB connection cable supplied and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself Charging is not possible if the power supply capacity of the computer is low The lower right portion of recorded pictures appears dark or the color is unnatural Your finger is blocking the flash Make sure you are holding the camera correctly 21 Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera s pickup sensors This is not a malfunction I w
31. otion Picture menu AVCHD in Rec Format AVCHD Progressive Item Picture size fps Bit rate FHD 60p F 1920x1080 60p Approx 28 Mbps p FHD 60i are 1920x1080 60i Approx 17 Mbps HD 60p He 1280x720 60p Approx 17 Mbps Select picture quality settings with the to record location information and place name information MP4 in Rec Format Item Picture size fps Bit rate FHD 30p 1920x1080 30p Approx 20 Mbps HD 30p 1280x720 30p Approx 10 Mbps VGA 30p 640x480 30p Approx 4 Mbps m About motion picture icon ute size aa Picture size FH Di 60i Location information Place name log fps f the surrounding temperature is high or a motion picture is recorded continuously A is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera If Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button these settings will be cleared and the recordable area will be changed significantly 24 vatses4 ENG f Using the control ring control dial You can use the control ring control dial to perform frequently used operations and settings directly Control ring Items that can be set by the control ring control dial vary depending on recording modes Following are the pre assigned settings Setting Control ring Control dial Step Zoom gt 22 Program Shift Recording mo
32. ould like to upload recorded pictures to a social networking service right after taking them How can do that We recommend sending the pictures to your smartphone and uploading them from the smartphone I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC The user name and Password are not recognized Depending on the OS version on Windows 8 for example there are two types of user account local account Microsoft account Be sure to use the user name and password for the local account Since a Local account is not required by Windows 8 you may need to create one ENG VQT5E54 35 Troubleshooting The Wi Fi connection is not recognizing my PC By default the Wi Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of WORKGROUP If the name of the workgroup has been changed it will not be recognized Select PC Connection then Change Workgroup Name in the Wi Fi Setup menu to change the workgroup name to match that of your PC The GPS status indicator lights up while the camera is turned off GPS Setting is ON Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters In airplane cabins during takeoff and landing or in other restricted areas set Airplane Mode to ON and then turn off the camera Positioning takes time When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while positioning may take several minutes Positioning usually takes less than two
33. properly 22 Card Battery door 23 Release lever 24 Wi Fi antenna 25 GPS antenna 26 NFC antenna 27 Wi Fi button 28 Playback button Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode 29 MENU SET button 30 Q MENU 5 t button You can display the Quick Menu and erase pictures 31 DISP_ button Use this to change display 32 Control dial Turn the dial to select setting items and change setting values 33 Fn button 34 Cursor button MENU SET button Cursor button MENU SET button Use this button to display the menus enter the settings etc Cursor button This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions In this manual the button that is to be used is indicated by A V lt gt You can perform the following operations while recording A button A Exposure Compensation Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright 4 button p gt Flash 218 button Y Burst A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully Auto Bracket Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically After exposure adjustment the adjustment value is set as the standard Self timer This is effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button by setting the self timer to 2 seconds To cancel the setting select C or 28
34. re either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom e The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance e The Wi Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance e Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct WPA and WPA2 are marks or registered marks of the Wi Fi Alliance DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance e This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc e Other names company names and product names mentioned in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned 4G vatsesa ENG f AVCHD m ElI QUFi Progressive CERTIFIED ORG 4 j Q 32 Balne CERTIFIED QuickTime lf 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 si disposal Panasonic Corporation of North Amer
35. se may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted 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 2 VaTSES4 ENG Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible E Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Use only the recommended accessories Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel m 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 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V But e In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration ENG vaTses4 3 4 E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion b
36. th this unit is DMW BCM13PP The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Make sure that the camera is turned off a Insert the battery to this unit and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor supplied or a PC ge To the electrical outlet USB connection cable supplied supplied Computer Getting ready Turn on the computer When charging the camera connect the USB connection cable supplied to the AV OUT DIGITAL socket gold terminal Connecting the cable to a wrong terminal may cause malfunction AV OUT DIGITAL socket e Place the camera in an upright position and find the gold terminal at the bottom Insert the USB connection cable so that its lt a mark will face the p mark side of the camera e Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation Also do not insert into the wrong socket Doing so may cause damage to this unit enc vatses4 15 Charging the battery E Charging lamp Red On Charging in progress Off Charging stops After charging stops disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer Flashing Charging error For instructions on correcting the problem refer to Troubleshooting 35 m Notes on charging time When using t
37. tions Check your PC s specifications and operating environment for each software Before inserting the CD ROM supplied close all running applications m For Windows 49 Insert the supplied CD ROM with the supplied software 2 When the install menu appears click Applications Click Recommended Installation Continue the installation procedure following the instructions displayed on the screen The software compatible with your PC will be installed ENG vatses4 33 Supplied software Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file pictures Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC etc Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE from the following site and install it on your computer to use This software is not provided on the supplied CD ROM http www isl co jp SILKYPIX english p Compatible OS Windows 8 1 8 7 Vista XP Mac OS X 10 5 10 9 e For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE refer to the Help or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory s support website To download the software the PC must be connected to the Internet It may take time to download the software in some communication environments f corvina still pictures and motion pictures D Turn on the camera and the PC and connect them using the USB connection cable supplied Do not use any other USB connecti
38. 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 ENG VQT5E54 5 E Cautions for Use e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional e Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable DMW AVC1 optional e 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 Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e 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 e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e 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 supplied Then reinsert the batt
39. w which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Digital Camera 1 Year 1 Year All included Accessories Except Non Rechargeable Batteries 90 Days Not Applicable Only Non Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is 42 vVaT5E54 ENG Mail In Service Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www panasonic com repair When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Sit
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