Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lz40 Owners Manual For Advanced Feaures

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
∫ About the power supply
If you use the AC adaptor (supplied) when the batte ry is in this unit, you can supply power from 
a power outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied).
•
The...

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Preparation
1Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, securely insert it all the 
way in, and then check that it is locked 
by the lever A.
To remove the battery, move the lever 
A in the direction of the arrow.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction...

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Preparation
•Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 
86  oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection 
cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•If the computer enters a suspended state...

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Preparation
∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been 
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
•When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer 
determines the charging time. 
∫...

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Preparation
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting 
heat generated.
•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 a USB extension cable.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied)...

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Preparation
∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 o F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom...

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Preparation
∫Playback
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced:
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When using [Monitor Luminance].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly...

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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
2Push it securely all the way until you 
hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which you insert 
it.
To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card out 
upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of 
the card.
31: Close the...

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P99)•Memory size: Approx. 80 MB
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢2 SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the 
card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the...

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Preparation
•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, 
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this...