Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data
The GPS assist data expires in 30 days. We recommend using new GPS assist data.
Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Expiry Date] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●You can also check the expiration date on the screen when the “GPS Assist Tool” is 
started up on the computer.
 ●The starting date of the expiration period may be moved to an earlier time than the 
renewal date due to the update timing of GPS assist data or other factors.    
						

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Registering my landmark
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You can register a user-defined location that is not registered in this camera as my 
landmark in order to display it when positioning is executed or to record it on a picture. 
(Up to 50 landmarks)
First, move to the location that is to be registered, and operate the GPS where positioning 
can be executed.
Select [My Landmark] from the [GPS] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use   to select [None] and press [MENU/SET]
Use  to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]
Positioning starts.
After confirming the GPS information, press [MENU/SET]
 • When positioning has failed  → Move to a location where positioning can be executed, then select [Y es] using 
cursor button and press [MENU/SET].
Input the landmark name (Entering text (→75))
 ■Editing or deleting registered landmarks
 Select the landm ark which was registered in step  above, and press [MENU/SET] Use   to select the item and press [MENU/SET]
[Edit] This corrects the landmark name.
[Delete] This deletes the registered landmark.    
						

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Using the GPS log
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Location information positioned using GPS can be recorded as a “GPS log”. An output of 
the GPS log file can be utilized on compatible websites, etc.
Recording the GPS log
You can set the GPS log’s recording interval or recording duration.
 • GPS logs cannot be recorded to the built-in memory

. Use a card.
Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Log Record] and press [MENU/SET]
 ■For the first time only (If [Auto Clock Set] and [World Time] are not set)
  When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]  Press   to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]
Set recording interval and recording duration
[Recording 
interval] The GPS log is recorded at the set interval. 
 ■Settings: [60SEC.] / [15SEC.] • Depending on the signal reception situation, the log recording intervals 
may be longer
.
[Recording 
duration] When the set time elapses, the GPS log automatically stops recording.
 ■Settings:  [ENDLESS] (Does not set a time to stop logging.) / 
[24HRS] / [6HRS]
Use   to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET]
“LOG” is displayed in the icon during positioning while recording logs.
 ■Ending logging
Select [End] in step  and press [MENU/SET]    
						

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 ●In the following cases, GPS logging automatically ends: • When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] • When battery charging is started ●In the following cases, GPS logging will be aborted: • When the camera is turned of f when the battery remaining indication is [  ] (one 
bar) or less
 • When the camera is turned of

f and the remaining battery power becomes 
significantly depleted
 ●The recorded GPS log is saved in the NMEA format. • Y ou can convert to and output in the KML format.  (→275)
 ●A GPS log will be created only if positioning succeeds at least once during recording.    
						

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Outputting the GPS log file
Convert GPS log files (NMEA format) to KML format and output to use it on a website, 
etc., that supports the KML format.
Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [KML File Output] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select the GPS log recording date and press 
[MENU/SET]
Already output
 • Displays up to 1,000 items.
 • The confirmation screen appears. Select [Y

es] to perform output.
 • If the time zones of the area set in [Home] under [W

orld Time] and the area of the 
GPS information received by the camera are different, the time difference relative 
to GMT is displayed on the screen.
 ■Save destination of the GPS log file
The log/output file is saved in the following folder on your card.
AD_LUMIX
GPSLOG
KML ← Save destination of the output file
NMEA ← Save destination of the original data
 ●The GPS log file may contain information that identifies the individual. When 
uploading data to a WEB service, please check carefully before uploading.
 ●For information on whether the file format this unit can output is compatible with a 
website, check the website’s Q&A section.    
						

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Deleting the GPS log
Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Delete Log] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [1 DAY] / [ALL] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●For [1 DAY]
Use   to select the date and press [MENU/SET] • Displays up to 1,000 items.
 • The confirmation screen appears. Select [Y
 es] to delete.
 ●If there is an output KML file, it is simultaneously deleted.    
						

							Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen
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Connecting with other devices
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the 
HDMI micro cable or AV cable (optional).
 ●Also consult TV operating manual.
Preparation:
 • Set [TV 

Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional)  (→72).
 • T

urn off both camera and TV.
Connect camera to TV
 ■To connect with an HDMI micro cable
An HDMI micro cable can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high 
resolution.
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the 
plug could become deformed and cause faulty 
operation)
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so 
may cause damage to this unit.
HDMI micro cable To HDMI video/audio input socket
 ■To connect with an AV cable (optional)
AV cable
(optional) White: To audio socket
*
* Monaural audio output.
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the 
plug could become deformed and cause faulty 
operation)
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so 
may cause damage to this unit.
Yellow: To video socket
Turn on the TV and switch the TV input source to match the 
connection socket
Turn on the camera and press the playback button
 • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn 
the camera on in Playback Mode.    
						

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 ■To connect with an HDMI micro cable
 ●Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not 
comply with the HDMI standards will not work. 
 “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type
 D-T
 ype
 A
  plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
 ●Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ●The following menus cannot be used: [Setup], [Playback], [GPS], and [Wi-Fi]. ●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on 
the aspect ratio setting.
 ●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●When an HDMI micro cable is connected, pictures are not displayed on the screen. ●[HDMI] output will be canceled if a USB connection cable (supplied) is connected 
simultaneously.
 ●When the AV cable (optional) and HDMI micro cable are connected at the same 
time, no picture is output from the AV cable.
 ●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or 
pausing on certain televisions. 
 ●Audio output is stereo.
 ■To connect with an AV cable (optional)
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional). ●Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. ●Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on 
widescreen or high-definition televisions.
 ●Viewfinder display cannot be used.
When you insert a card into the SD card slot in a television or a DVD recorder , 
you can play back recorded still pictures.
 • A

VCHD motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) 
displaying the AVCHD logo.
 • Y

ou may not be able to play back panorama pictures. Also you cannot perform 
automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures. 
 • When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card  in equipment compatible with the particular format.    
						

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VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-
compatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation 
with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)
 ●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry-
standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control). Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with non-Panasonic HDMI 
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with 
VIERA Link (HDMI).
 ●This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the Panasonic standard 
that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
 ●Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply 
with the HDMI standards will not work. 
 “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type
 D-T
 ype
 A
  plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
 ●If you do not know if your TV is VIERA Link (HDMI) compatible, see the TV’s operating 
instructions.
 ●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●If the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons 
will be limited.
 ●Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA  
Link (HDMI) (consult your television operating instructions for details).    
						

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Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→73).
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable 
(→277)
Turn on the camera and press the playback button
 • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.
Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed 
on the TV screen
 • When operating, refer to the VIERA  Link operating panel.
 ■Other related operations
 ●Turning the unit OFF 
The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote 
control.
 ●Automatic input select • This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen 
whenever the camera is turned on while it is connected via the HDMI micro cable. 
The television can also be switched on via the camera from Standby Mode   
(if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”).
 • If VIERA

 Link (HDMI) does not function correctly  (→313)