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VQT5E54

M1213KZ0

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)

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If you have any questions, visit:
USA and Puerto Rico: www.panasonic.com/support

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VQT5E54 (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.

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.

 

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.

Summary of Contents for DMC-ZS40

Page 1: ...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 inf...

Page 2: ...C outlet configuration 4 VQT5E54 ENG 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...

Page 3: ...wark NJ 07102 5490 Support Contact http www panasonic com contactinfo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not caus...

Page 4: ...ontents 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...

Page 5: ...atting 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 b...

Page 6: ...is 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 19 Motion picture button 20 Camera ON OFF...

Page 7: ...acro 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 t...

Page 8: ...ng 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 If the temperature i...

Page 9: ...T 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 When Please set the home area is displayed press ME...

Page 10: ...halfway Menu types Rec Setup Playback Motion Picture Wi Fi GPS Playback Mode 20 VQT5E54 ENG Taking pictures with automatic settings Intelligent Auto Mode This mode is recommended for those who want t...

Page 11: ...with your feet slightly apart Do not touch the lens 22 VQT5E54 ENG Taking pictures with automatic settings Intelligent Auto Mode Zoom types You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom...

Page 12: ...Mode Soft Focus Star Filter Creative Control Mode 24 VQT5E54 ENG Recording motion pictures About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD...

Page 13: ...igned 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 pre...

Page 14: ...tions and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press the DISP button Guidelines Examples Rule of Thirds Offset Diagonal lines Radiation 28 VQT5E54 ENG Viewing your pictures P...

Page 15: ...unction 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...

Page 16: ...f the camera is turned OFF 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 reg...

Page 17: ...uctions displayed on the screen The software compatible with your PC will be installed 34 VQT5E54 ENG Supplied software Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW fi...

Page 18: ...oting 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...

Page 19: ...seconds 30 seconds Minimum Illumination Approx 10 lx when i Low light is used the shutter speed is 1 30th of a second 38 VQT5E54 ENG Specifications Exposure AE Program AE P Aperture priority AE A Shut...

Page 20: ...cture mode NFC Compliance standard ISO IEC 18092 NFC F Passive Mode 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...

Page 21: ...our 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 th...

Page 22: ...tments 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...

Page 23: ...s of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasoni...

Page 24: ...Corporation 2014 Printed in China If 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 th...

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