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Panasonic DMC-ZS40 Owner Manual
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2 Contents8 Before use Camera handling Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor, or viewfinder, is fogged up) Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes (316) 9 11 Standard Accessories12 Names and Functions of Main Parts(Top) (Bottom) 14 Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder 15 Press [LVF] button About diopter adjustment 17 Charging battery About batteries that you can use with this unit Power supply To remove battery 18 20 Charging lamp indications Notes on charging time Recording still pictures (When using LCD monitor) 22 Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) 23 Viewing pictures (When using LCD monitor) 24 Inserting and removing the card (optional)25 Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Built-in memory (approx. 12 MB) Compatible memory cards (optional) 28 Setting the clock30 Sequence of operationsPress the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn on the camera Set to the desired Recording Mode Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Recording motion pictures Holding the camera 31 33 Using the control ring/control dial35 Taking pictures with automatic settings Recording mode: 36 About Backlight Compensation 39 Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway to lock 40 43 44 Taking pictures with your own settings Recording mode: Set mode dial to [ ] 46 47 Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Return to desired composition 48 Recording motion pictures Recording mode: Press the motion picture button again to end recording Press the motion picture button to start recording 51 52 Viewing your picturesPress the Playback button Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed View pictures Ending Playback Move the zoom lever toward T side 53 Move the zoom lever toward W side 54 55 56 Viewing motion picturesSelect a picture with the motion picture icon, and press Operations during motion picture playback 57 58 Deleting picturesPress [ ] button to delete displayed picture 60 Setting the menu62 Using the [Setup] menu63 Settings: ([Low]) / ([High]) / ([OFF]) Settings: ([Low]) / ([High]) / ([OFF]) Settings: / / Beep sounds when operating the control ring 65 66 67 68 70 72 73 75 Entering Text When you are finished entering text, use to select [Set] and press [MENU/SET] 76 Switching the display of recording information, etc.Press [DISP.] button to change display 77 Taking pictures with the composition determined How to select guidelines 78 Taking still pictures with a guideline 79 Using the level gauge Recording mode: Press [DISP.] button to switch the display Correct camera angle Using the level gauge 80 Using Zoom Recording mode: Move the zoom lever Using the control ring/control dial for zoom operation [i.Zoom] 82 85 Taking pictures with flash88 Taking pictures with Auto Focus Switching [AF Mode] 89 Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject and press the shutter button halfway 90 Changing the position and size of the AF area ([Focus Area Set]) 92 93 Taking close-up pictures Shortest recording distance 94 95 96 Taking pictures with Manual Focus99 Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure Recording mode: Align the AF area with the subject Press [Fn] button to lock the focus and/or exposure Move the camera to compose the still picture you want to take, and press the shutter button fully AF/AE Lock switching 100 Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Turn the control ring or control dial to select the compensation value and press [MENU/SET] Recording mode: Use to select [Auto Bracket] and press [MENU/SET] To cancel [Auto Bracket] 101 102 Burst function Recording mode: A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Use to select [Burst] and press [MENU/SET]To change the burst setting, press the [DISP.] button and select a setting with . * * * * In step , select [ ] or [ ]. * A burst of pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. 103 Note on the picture size setting To cancel burst 105 Taking pictures with self-timer Recording mode: Use to select [Self Timer] and press [MENU/SET] To cancel self-timer 106 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value Recording mode: Turn the control ring or control dial to select the aperture value 107 Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed Recording mode: Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed 108 Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed 110 Taking Pictures with different picture effects Recording mode: Use to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] Changing the selected picture effects 111 Adjusting the brightness, background defocusing condition, setting conditions of a selected effect, etc. Press Press to select an item to adjust Turn the control ring or control dial to make adjustments 116 Items that can be set (111) 118 119 Recording panorama pictures Recording mode: Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET] 123 Taking pictures according to the scene Recording mode: Use to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] Changing the selected Scene Mode 125 126 To record age and nameUse to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET] Tips 127 Use to select shutter speed, and then press [MENU/SET] Settings: [15 sec.] / [30 sec.] 128 Start the recording and then pan the camera horizontally straight from left to rightTips for recording pictures 130 131 Registering your own settings and recording Recording mode: Set mode dial to [ ] / [ ] Use to select custom set Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings 132 When changing the menu settings Changing from one [ ] custom setting to another [ ] custom setting 133 Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button How to register Using registered functions 134 Changing the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial Recording mode: Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] When the settings assigned to both the control ring and control dial 135 Recording with the Face Recognition function How the Face Recognition function works During recording During playback 138 Useful features for travelUse to select the return date and press [MENU/SET] To record [Location] Select [World Time] from the [Setup] menu Use to select [Destination] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select area and press [MENU/SET] To set daylight savings When you come back from your travel destination 139 140 Using the [Rec] menu Recording mode: Settings: [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] 141 Recording mode: Settings: [AUTO] / [ ] / [100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [H.6400]* 142 144 146 147 Recording mode: Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2]*1 [1]*1 Settings: [ON] / [OFF] 148 Recording mode: Settings: [ON] / [OFF] Recording mode: Settings: [ON] / [OFF] Recording mode: 149 150 Recording mode: Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] 151 152 Using the [Motion Picture] menu156 Changing the picture information display, etc.Press [DISP.] button to change display 157 Playing back still pictures recorded using the burst function Representative picture display Display within each picture group ([ ])Press while the representative picture displayed Re-acquiring the picture group information 159 Different playback methods Press [MENU/SET] in Playback Mode Use to select [Playback Mode] menu and press Use to select the Playback Mode and press [MENU/SET] 160 Selecting pictures to play back About operations during [Filtering Play] Cancel filtering 161 Select [Select Date] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] Select [Favorite] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] To change the date to display 163 164 Playing back pictures in order automatically Select [Slide Show] from the [Playback Mode] menu Use to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] To select pictures for automatic play back To change settings such as music or display time 166 Searching by recording date 167 Retouching pictures Operation from the [Playback] menu Operation from the [Playback] menu 169 170 Using the [Playback] menu Use to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture 172 174 Items that can be stamped 175 Use to select a motion picture to split and press Press at where you want to split a motion picture to pause it Press 176 178 Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Select area to crop and press [MENU/SET] 179 180 183 185 Wi-Fi Function and NFC Function Use the camera as a wireless LAN device Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in countries There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static electricity or Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to use Before Use The camera is compatible with NFC About the Wi-Fi connection lamp About the [Wi-Fi] button 186 188 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function189 Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet190 Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button191 Operate the smartphone192 Changing the connection method 193 Select [Via Network] and press [MENU/SET] 199 Select [Via Network] or [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] 204 Select the device you wish to connect to Take still pictures Select [Via Network] or [Direct] and press [MENU/SET] 206 Select the device you wish to connect to Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] When [SINGLE] is selected When [MULTI] is selected 207 Displaying still pictures on a TV209 Wireless printingSelect the still picture and print 210 211 Sending pictures to AV equipment216 Sending pictures to a PC221 Using WEB services231 Using LUMIX CLUB238 Transferring pictures automatically 245 About connections255 [Wi-Fi Setup] menuSelect [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu Use cursor button to select item, and press [MENU/SET] 257 Using the GPS function to record the location of a picturePrecautions on properly receiving a GPS signal 260 264 265 Adjusting the time using GPS266 Reducing the time required for positioning Using GPS Assist Tool by connecting the camera and computer 267 272 Registering my landmark Editing or deleting registered landmarks 273 Using the GPS log277 Viewing on TV screen Connect camera to TV To connect with an HDMI micro cable To connect with an AV cable (optional) Other related operations 280 283 Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures in the recorderConnect camera to recorder Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder 284 Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC Computer specifications 285 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP) 286 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software When the install menu appears, click [Applications] Click [Recommended Installation] Download procedure 287 Connect camera to computer Use to select [PC] and press [MENU/SET] Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer 288 To cancel connection Copying to your computer without using PHOTOfunSTUDIO (except AVCHD motion pictures) 289 291 PrintingConnect camera to printer To cancel printPress to select [Multi Print] in step Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Print start] and press [MENU/SET] 293 Printing date without [Text Stamp] 295 List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays300 Message displays304 Q&A Battery, power About the Wi-Fi function (continued)The camera cannot be connected to Mac computer/Windows PC via Wi-Fi connection. I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC. The user name and password are not recognized. 311 The Wi-Fi connection is not recognizing my PC. Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer. Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB service. It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service. The image that was supposed to have uploaded to the WEB service is not there. I would like to return the image in the WEB service to the camera. 316 Usage cautions and notes
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