Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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[Auto Transfer]
Automatically transfer pictures during charging.
Preparation: Set [Smart Transfer]. (→240)
Turn off the camera
(When using a power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the 
USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor 
(supplied) into the electrical outlet
(When using a PC)
Connect the camera to a computer using the USB connection 
cable (supplied)
 • [Smart Transfer]...

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[Transfer Now]
Transfer pictures to the preset destination immediately.
Preparation: Set [Smart Transfer]. (→240)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the 
USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor 
(supplied) into the electrical outlet
 • Switch to Playback Mode.
Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press  
[MENU/SET]
 (→60)
Use cursor button to select [Smart Transfer] and press...

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[Set Destination]
Changes transfer destination of pictures and settings.
Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press  
[MENU/SET]
 (→60)
Use cursor button to select [Smart Transfer] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Set Destination] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select an item and press [MENU/SET]
Item Description
[Destination] Change the transfer destination.
[PC], [Cloud Sync....

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[Charge Priority]
Set priority to charge or picture transfer.
Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press  
[MENU/SET]
 (→60)
Use cursor button to select [Smart Transfer] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Charge Priority] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select an item and press [MENU/SET]
Item Description
[ON] Give priority to charging. Pictures are transferred after charging.
[OFF] Give...

Wi-Fi/NFC
About connections
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After selecting the Wi-Fi function and sending destination, select the connection method. 
If you are out and unable to use your wireless access point, or temporarily connecting to 
equipment you do not ordinarily use, or in a similar situation, it is convenient to make a 
direct connection. 
If you are connecting with the same settings as used previously, you can quickly start 
using the Wi-Fi function by connecting with [History Connection] or [Favorite...

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[Via Network] Connecting via a wireless access point
Select a connection method to the wireless access point.
 • WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure  the settings related to the connection and security of 
wireless LAN devices. 

To check if the wireless access 
point you are using is compatible with WPS, refer to the 
instruction manual of the wireless access point.
Connection method Description
[WPS (Push-Button)] Save push button type...

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 ■If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility  
(connecting by [From List])
Search for available wireless access points. • Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted.
 • When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, network authentication type, encryption type, encryption key of the wireless access point you are using.
Use cursor button to select the wireless access point you are 
connecting to,...

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 ■When connecting with [Manual Input]
On the screen of step  of “If you are not sure about the WPS 
compatibility (connecting by [From List])”, select [Manual 
Input] 
(→247)
Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are 
connecting to, then select [Set]
 • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering  Text” (→75).
Select the network authentication type
 • For information on network authentication, see the instruction manual of the 
wireless...

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[Direct] Connecting directly
You can select the connection method to your equipment. 
Select a connection method with which your equipment is 
compatible.
 • T

o connect this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct], Android OS 4.0 or 
above is required and the device must be compatible with 
Wi-Fi Direct™.
 • WPS refers to a function that allows you to easily configure  the settings related to the connection and security of 
wireless LAN devices.
Connection method...

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Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously 
([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection])
The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function.  You can register items 
in the History to Favorite. 
You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from 
History or Favorite.
Press [Wi-Fi] button
Select [History Connection] or [Favorite Connection]
Item Description
[History Connection] Connects using the...