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Panasonic DMC-ZS40 Basic Owner's Manual

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Basic Owner's Manual
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
If you have any questions, visit:
USA and Puerto Rico: www.panasonic.com/support
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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 Purchased From
Dealer Address
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.
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.
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VQT5E54 (ENG)

Digital Camera

DMC-ZS40
Model No.
(U.S. customers only)
VQT5E54
M1213KZ0
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    (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.com/support VQT5E54 M1213KZ0 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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. DMC-ZS40 VQT5E54 (ENG)
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 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.

  • Page 5: Before Use

    SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts (Top) 16 17 (Bottom) 22 23 (ENG) VQT5E54 Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Flash 19 Motion picture button 2 Self-timer indicator/ 20 Camera [ON/OFF] button AF Assist Lamp 21 Tripod mount 3 Control ring Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw.

  • Page 7: Inserting And Removing The Battery Or Sd Memory Card (Optional)

    Lever Press Pull 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.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    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 (supplied) with other devices.

  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    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 →...

  • Page 10: Setting The Menu

    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...
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Recording Motion Pictures

    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 ( ) to start recording Do not block the microphones ( ) when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 13: Using The Control Ring/Control Dial

    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. Setting Recording mode Control ring...

  • Page 14: Registering Preferred

    Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press 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]...

  • Page 15: 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.

  • Page 16: Gps Functions

    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 Press [MENU/SET] Press...

  • Page 17: Supplied Software

    Turn on the camera and the PC, and connect them using the USB connection cable (supplied) Do not use any other USB connection 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. Press...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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 °...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5 V Power 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) Consumption 1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) Camera effective 18,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor, total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens Optical 30x zoom...

  • Page 20: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Access method Infrastructure mode Compliance ISO / IEC 18092 NFC-F (Passive Mode) standard AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0768): Information for your safety Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 5 V, 800 mA Battery pack (lithium-ion)

  • Page 21: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    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 below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either...
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site 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.
  • Page 23 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://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 24 Pa n a so n ic Co r p o r a t io n o f N o r t h A m er ica Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 © Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in China...

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