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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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Basic Operating Instructions

please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ40
Model No.
VQT2X16

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Basic Operating Instructions Model No. please read the instructions completely. Digital Camera...
  • Page 2 Camera information source. 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 these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Product Digital camera Battery charger Location Bottom Bottom (ENG) VQT2X16...
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ40 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 5 ∫ 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. •...

  • Page 6: Cautions For Use

    • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])... 29 Deleting Pictures ... 30 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ... 31 Specifications ... 33 Digital Camera Accessory System... 37 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form ... 39 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ... 40 (ENG) VQT2X16...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    • For information about optional accessories, refer to the ” Accessory System • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT2X16 (ENG) DMW-BMB9PP K1HA14AD0003 “...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Lens Flash Self-Timer indicator AF assist lamp Lens hood attachment part [Q.MENU] button/Delete button [DISPLAY] button [AF/AF#/MF] button LCD monitor Flash open button 10 Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder 12 [EVF/LCD] button 13 [AF/AE LOCK] button 14 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
  • Page 10 17 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-Timer button 4/ Function button Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/ ISO 3/ Exposure compensation/ Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
  • Page 11 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BMB9PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
  • Page 13 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes –...
  • Page 14 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 15: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG]. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note •...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.

  • Page 17: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons • The lens barrel extends. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

  • Page 18: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the Program AE Mode settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] menu, [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode. Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

  • Page 19: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. • The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. • Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
  • Page 20 ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the automatic function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily. Set the mode dial to [ñ].

  • Page 22: Scene Detection

    When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > ¦ [i-PORTRAIT] [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET] [i-BABY] •...

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings ( : Program Ae Mode)

    ³ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings : Program AE Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu.

  • Page 24: Program Shift

    In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode.

  • Page 25: Compensating The Exposure

    [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Press 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears, compensate the exposure with 2/1. • Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed

    [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

  • Page 27: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually

    [REC] Mode: Taking picture by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ • The Manual Exposure Assistance Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 28: Recording Motion Pictures

    [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Pictures This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in stereo. • Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. ¸ ([NORMAL PLAY]) (ENG) VQT2X16...

  • Page 30: Deleting Pictures

    [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, which are being played back will be deleted. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚]. Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 31: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
  • Page 32 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital Zoom: Extended optical zoom: Information for your safety DC 8.4 V 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 0.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
  • Page 34 Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Minimum illuminance: Shutter speed Still picture: Motion pictures: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: VQT2X16 (ENG) AF: 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶ AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto: 1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶...
  • Page 35 LCD monitor: Viewfinder: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: Recording file format Still Picture: Motion pictures with audio: Interface Digital: Analog video/ audio: Terminal [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (14 pin) [HDMI]: 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
  • Page 36 Dimensions: Mass (weight): Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Language select: Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A83B): Input: Output: Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BMB9PP): Voltage/capacity: VQT2X16 (ENG) Approx. 120.3 mm (W)k79.8 mm (H)k91.9 mm (D) [4.74q (W)k3.14q(H)k3.62q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Approx.

  • Page 37: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# DMW-BMB9PP DMW-AC8PP DMW-DCC6 DMW-LPL52 : DMW-LMC52 : DMW-LND52 DMW-LT55 DMW-LC55 DMW-LA5 RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 Illustration Tele Conversion Lens Description Battery Pack AC Adaptor DC Coupler PL Filter : MC Protector : ND Filter Close-up Lens Lens Adapter...
  • Page 38 RP-SDR02GU1A Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 The lens adapter (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or close-up lens.

  • Page 39: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    City TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Price Each Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    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 Consumer Electronics Company (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 (a)
  • Page 41 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
  • Page 42 THERE 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.
  • Page 43 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books 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 44 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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