Basic Owner’s Manual Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS40 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. 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. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA and Puerto Rico: www.panasonic.
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Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ■ Product identification marking Product Digital camera Location Bottom 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.
■ About the battery pack 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 (+ 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.
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.
■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • 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.
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 to select [Approved Regulations], and press 2 Press [MENU/SET] Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Contents Information for Your Safety .... 3 Before use ................................ 9 Standard accessories ........... 10 Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. 11 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) ................................ 14 Charging the battery ............. 15 Setting the clock .................... 17 Setting the menu ................... 19 Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ..........
Before use ■ 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).
Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2014. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BCM13PP • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0768 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connection cable K1HY08YY0031 CD-ROM VFF1254 • Software: Use it to install the software on your PC.
Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 24 25 (Top) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 27 33 (Bottom) 21 22 23 28 26 29 32 31 30 34 (ENG) VQT5E54 11
Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 3 Control ring 4 Lens barrel 5 Lens 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.
[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 You can perform the following operations while recording. [ ] button ( ) • Exposure Compensation - Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright.
Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever ( ). • Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with 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. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( ) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer.
Charging the battery ■ 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).) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 170 min ● The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( Press [MENU/SET] ( ) ) Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set • To cancel → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button. Press [MENU/SET] to set Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET] • To return to the previous screen, press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
Setting the clock Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) • If the time zone of your current location is different from that of [Home], ] will be displayed next to the [World Time] is set to [Destination]. ([ time and date on the screen) ■ Changing time settings and Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] menu, perform Please see the next page on how to set the menu. 18 VQT5E54 (ENG) .
Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from [ ] to [ ] in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Press or turn the control dial to select the [Rec] menu, and press [MENU/SET] Press 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 select [ or turn the control dial to ], and press [MENU/SET] Press [Q.
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. Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.
■ Recording modes [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. 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.
Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■ Zoom types You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) • Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without [ by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ] have been selected • Extended optical zoom Zooming in up to 71.7x is possible when pictures with [ selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. ] have been • [i.
Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. Press the motion picture button ( start recording ) to ● Do not block the microphones ( ) when recording motion pictures. ● You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures. • The zoom speed will be slower than normal.
Recording motion pictures ■ 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. ■ About the recording quality setting The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of the [Motion Picture] menu.
Using the control ring/control dial You can use the control ring/control dial to perform frequently used operations and settings directly. Control ring Control dial Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.
Using the control ring/control dial ■ 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 to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Ring/Dial Set] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ ] (control ring) or [ ] (control dial), and then press [MENU/SET] Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] The following settings can be assigned • [Default Control] • [Exposure Comp.
Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET] Press Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] to select [Fn Button Set] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the function to register and press [MENU/SET] Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] Press [Fn] button • If the setting of the [Fn] button has been changed, select [Composition Guide] in the [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET].
Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed Folder/File number Picture number/ Total pictures Location name information and latitude & longitude information are provided • To play back a motion picture, select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press . Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function ■ 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”.
What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function ■ 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.
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.
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. ■ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied) Click the [Owner’s Manual] Select the desired language and then click [Owner’s Manual] to install To return to the install menu.
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. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac. PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organized, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion pictures can be edited.
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.
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).
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].
Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 5 V 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) Camera effective pixels 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 to F8.
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.
Mass (Weight) With card and battery: Approx. 240 (0.529 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 214 (0.472 lb) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Language select [ENGLISH] / [ESPAÑOL] Wi-Fi Compliance standard IEEE 802.
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 and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer.
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