Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Operate the smartphone
 • When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone.  
(It may take some time after the operation for the connection to be established.)
 • The connection method dif

fers depending on the smartphone used.

 ●When reading a QR Code to connect
(Steps  to  are not necessary when reconnecting.)  Start “Image App” (→189)  Select [QR Code] → [OK]  Read the QR Code displayed on th is unit with “Image App”  Install the IMAGE APP profileSelect [Install]*, then select [Install Now]* → [Done]*.
The message is displayed in the Web browser.
 • If a passcode is required to unlock the smartphone, you will have to  input the passcode. 
  Press the home button to close the W eb browser  Select [Wi-Fi]*
 under [Settings] *
 on the smartphone
  Turn on [Wi-Fi] *
 and select the SSID displayed on this unit
  Return to the home screen and start “Image  App” (→189)
*
 The display may dif fer depending on the system language setting.
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 ●When connecting with SSID and password  Select [Wi-Fi]*
 under [Settings] *
 on the smartphone   Turn on [Wi-Fi] *
 and select the SSID displayed on this unit  Enter the password displayed on th is unit (First time connecting only)  Return to the home screen and start “Image  App” (→189)
*
 The display may dif fer depending on the system language setting.
 ●When reading a QR Code to connect  Start “Image App” (→189)  Select [QR Code]  Read the QR Code displayed on th is unit with “Image App”
 ●When connecting with SSID and password  Start “Image App” (→189)  Select [Wi-Fi]  Select the SSID displayed on this u nit  Enter the password displayed on this unit (First time connecting only) • If you check the item to display the password, you can confirm the password as you 
enter it.    
						

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 ■Changing the connection methodTo change the connection method, press 
the [DISP.] button and select the connection 
method.
 ●When connecting with [Via Network]
(On the camera)
Select [Via Network] and press [MENU/SET]
 • Connect the camera to a wireless access point by following the connection  method (→246).
(On your smartphone)
Set Wi-Fi function to “ON”
Select the wireless access point you connected to the camera, 
and set
Start “Image App” (→189)
 ●When connecting with [Direct]
(On the camera)
Select [Direct] and press [MENU/SET]
 • Select [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection], and connect the camera to the  smartphone by following the connection method  (→249).
(On your smartphone)
Start “Image App” (→189)
 ■Closing the connectionAfter use, close the connection with the smartphone. When the connection is canceled, you will be 
able to record and play back pictures on the camera as normal. (On the camera)
 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button • A
 confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. 
(On your smartphone)
  Close “Image  App”

From the “Image App” screen, press the home button on the smartphone to close the app

From the “Image App” screen, press the back button on the smartphone twice to close the app    
						

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Connecting to a smartphone/tablet using NFC function
Using the NFC (Near Field Communication) function, the camera and a smartphone can 
easily exchange the information needed to establish a Wi-Fi connection.
Compatible models:This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above). 
(Not available in certain models)
 • See the operating instructions of your NFC-compatible smartphone for more  information about smartphone operation and settings.
Preparations:
(On the camera)
 • Set [NFC Operation] to [ON]  (→256)
(On your smartphone)
 • Check if your smartphone is a compatible model • Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” • Install “Image 

App” in advance  (→189)    
						

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Start “Image App” on your smartphone
While the [  ] is displayed on the connection screen of the 
“Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the camera
 • It may take some time to complete the connection. • When the connection is complete, live images captured by the camera will be 
displayed on your smartphone.
 • If you connect during playback of one picture, it will be transferred to the smartphone. (→198)
Hold the smartphone close to this area
(within 5 mm (0.20 inch))
Use  to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]
Hold the smartphone close to this area of the unit again
 • When the connection is complete, live images captured by the camera will be displayed on your smartphone.
 • Connected smartphones are registered to this unit.  From the next time and on, you can connect by performing steps  and .    
						

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 ●You can register up to 20 smartphones. If the number of registered smartphones 
exceeds 20, registrations will be deleted starting from the smartphone touched first.
 ●If you perform [Reset Wi-Fi Settings], smartphone registration will be deleted. ●If the communication environment is bad, the NFC function may not be usable. ●If there is not a response immediately, shift the position slightly. ●Do not bump your smartphone strongly against this unit. ●See the operating instructions of your NFC-compatible smartphone for more 
information about smartphone operation and settings.
 ●Metal objects between this unit and the smartphone may interfere with 
communication. Also, any stickers, etc., near the NFC area may affect communication 
performance.
 ●You can still connect to the smartphone even if the camera is turned off. The camera 
lens may come out when the power is turned on after making a connection. Be careful 
that the vibration does not cause the camera to drop.
 ●The NFC function cannot be used in the following cases: • When connected to a television, computer , or printer
 • When recording motion pictures • During motion picture playback, during slide shows, and during panorama playback (including pauses in each case)
 • While sending pictures by Wi-Fi • While recording still pictures (during self-timer countdown) • While editing • When the [Airplane Mode] is [ON] ●After “Image App” is forced to end or after the connection has been canceled, it is 
necessary to hold the smartphone close to the camera again.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Connect to a smartphone (→190)
Select [  ] from “Image  App”
 • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures can also be recorded. • When using zoom, the camera could tilt when the lens barrel extends. Make sure 
to secure the camera in place with a tripod or by other means.
 • Some settings are not available.    
						

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Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone/tablet
Connect to a smartphone (→190)
Select [  ] from “Image App”
 • The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone.
 • When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size.
Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet
Connect to a smartphone (→190)
Select [  ] from “Image App”
Press and hold the picture and drag it to save it on the 
smartphone
 • The picture is saved on the smartphone.
Switch the 
location of the 
pictures to be 
displayed
 • When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size. • Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and right as you wish. • It is not possible to save pictures in RA

W file format or AVCHD motion pictures.
 • 3D still pictures (MPO format) are saved as 2D still pictures (JPEG).    
						

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 ■Easily transferring pictures in the camera
You can establish a Wi-Fi connection using the NFC function and easily transfer over 
Wi-Fi the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera. 
Pictures can be transferred as soon as they are recorded, so you can easily transfer 
them to your friends’ and family’s smartphones. *
*
 “Image App” must be installed to use this function.
Preparations:
(On the camera)
 • Set [NFC Operation] to [ON]  (→256)
(On your smartphone)
 • Check if your smartphone is a compatible model • Set Wi-Fi function to “ON” • Install “Image 

App” in advance  (→189)    
						

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On the camera, play back the picture you wish to transfer to a 
smartphone
Start “Image App” on the smartphone you are transferring the 
picture to
While the [  ] is displayed on the connection screen of the 
“Image App”, hold the smartphone close to the camera
 • It may take some time to complete the connection. • If you are transferring multiple pictures, repeat steps  and . (Multiple pictures 
cannot be transferred in one batch.)
Hold the smartphone close to this area
(within 5 mm (0.20 inch))
 ●It may take several minutes to complete the picture transfer depending on the 
environment used.    
						

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Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services
Connect to a smartphone (→190)
Select [  ] from “Image App”
 • The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone.
Press and hold the picture and drag it to send it to the social 
networking service, etc.
Switch the 
location of the 
pictures to be 
displayed
 • The picture will be sent to the social networking service or other WEB services. • Functions can be assigned to the top, bottom, left and right as you wish.