Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5E74
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→60)
[No.Reset]
Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 
0001.)
 • T

o reset folder number to 100: 
First, format the built-in memory or card, and reset the file numbers using [No.Reset]. 
Then, select [Yes] on the folder number reset screen.
 ●A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. 
Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all 
necessary pictures to your computer, and format the built-in memory/card  (→74).
[Reset]
Reset to the default settings.
 ●[Reset Rec. settings?] ●[Reset setup parameters?]
 ●Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ●Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: • Age in years/months and names in [Baby] and [Pet] Scene Modes • [GPS] menu ●Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. ●Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. This is not a fault.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
Returns all [Wi-Fi] menu settings to default settings.
 ●If you want to dispose or give away your camera, always reset it to prevent your 
personal information from being mistakenly used.
 ●When you request your camera to be fixed, backup your personal information and 
always reset it as well.    
						

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5E74
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→60)
[USB Mode]
Select communication method for when connecting camera to a computer or printer with 
USB connection cable (supplied). Update the GPS assist data.
 ■Settings
[Select on connection] Select communication method each time you connect to a computer 
or PictBridge-compatible printer.
[PictBridge(PTP)]
Select when connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
[PC]
Select when connecting to a computer.
[GPS assist data]
Select when using this unit to update GPS assist data. 
(→266)
[TV Connection]
Change the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a  TV or other device.
 ● [TV Aspect]
This setting performs when an AV cable (optional) is connected.
 ■Settings: [  ] / [  ]
 ●[3D Playback]
Set how 3D still picture is output. 
 ■Settings: [3D] / [2D]
 ●If you want to play back a picture in 2D (conventional picture) on a 3D television, 
set to [2D]. 
 ●This item of the menu functions when an HDMI micro cable is connected. ●For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture.  (→281)     
						

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5E74
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 ●[VIERA Link]
Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with 
a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable.  (→279)
 ■Settings
[ON]Operations may be performed via the remote control of the VIERA Link-compatible 
device. • Not all operations will be available. • Operability of the camera’

s own buttons will be limited.
[OFF] Operations must be performed via the camera’s own buttons.
 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→60)
[Rotate Disp.]
Automatically rotate portrait still pictures.
 ■Settings
Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor/viewfinder so that they are displayed 
vertically.
Pictures are displayed vertically by rotating when played back on a  TV.
[OFF] —
 ●[Rotate Disp.] cannot be used with motion pictures. ●Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, or still pictures taken on 
other cameras may not rotate.
 ●Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback. ●Will only be displayed rotated on computer if in Exif-compatible  (→52) environment 
(OS, software).    
						

							Basics
Using the [Setup] menuVQT5E74
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 • For the setting procedures of the menu.  (→60)
[Version Disp.]
Check the camera firmware version or display software information.
 ●When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information 
such as the license is displayed.
[Format]
Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting 
the built-in memory or card. 
When a card/built-in memory is formatted, the data cannot be restored. Check the 
content of the card/built-in memory carefully before formatting.
 ●When formatting the built-in memory, remove the cards. 
(Only inserted card will be formatted if present; built-in memory will be formatted if no 
card is inserted.)
 ●All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted. ●Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting. ●Always format cards with this camera. ●Formatting the built-in memory may take several minutes. ●If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.
[Language]
Change display language.
Set the language displayed on the screen.    
						

							Basics
Entering Text
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Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene 
Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc.
Use     to select characters
Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is 
displayed
Cursor position
Text is inserted at the cursor position. ●To change the character type • Press [DISP.] button
 • Use     to select [  ] and press 
[MENU/SET].
 ●To continue entering characters • Use     to select [  ] and press [MENU/SET] • Move the zoom lever toward  T side
 • T

urn the control dial to the right
 ●Editing text  Use     to select [  ] [  ] and press [MENU/SET].  Then, move the cursor 
to the text to edit
 • Y

ou can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor .
  Use     to select [Delete] and press [MENU/SET]  Use     to select the correct text, and then press [MENU/SET]
When you are finished entering text, use     to select 
[Set] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●A maximum of 30 characters can be entered (maximum of 9 characters when setting 
names in [Face Recog.]).
*
  A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] and [  ] (maximum of 
6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).    
						

							Application (Record)
Switching the display of recording information, 
etc.
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You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the 
level gauge (→79).
You can switch the display, such as turning off the display of information for a simple 
display, for example when determining the composition.
Press [DISP.] button to change display
With information*1With information  
(simple display)*2Without information*2
With information (simple display)*2 
+  
level gauge With information*1 
and with level gauge
*1 Set [Histogram] to display a histogram.  (→67)*2   The setting information display does not appear even when you turn the control ring/control dial. 
(Except in the case of zoom, [Step Zoom], or Manual Focus operation)
Application (Record)    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the composition determined  
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 ■Recording mode: 
By using the viewfinder or LCD monitor to consider the placement of your subject (the 
composition), you can take more impressive still pictures.
The following guidelines can be used.
Composition name Guideline
Description
[Rule of 
Thirds Offset]
This composition creates a more interesting 
photo by offsetting the subject from the center.
This composition creates a more interesting 
photo by offsetting the flower from the center.
This composition creates a more interesting 
photo by offsetting the person from the center.
[Diagonal 
lines]
This composition gives an alternate perspective 
by realigning the subject along the diagonal 
lines.
[Tunnel]
This composition is intended to emphasize the 
depth of long narrow scenes. 
[Radiation 1]
This composition adds an expansive perspective 
to your photo by aligning the subject along the 
radial lines.
[Radiation 2]
[S-shape]This composition can enhance your photo by 
drawing attention to wandering elements of the 
scene.    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures with the composition determined  [Composition Guide]VQT5E74
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 ■How to select guidelines
Press [Fn] button
Use   to select the guideline to display and press 
[MENU/SET]
 • You can also select the guideline with the control dial.
 • Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press 
the [DISP

.] button.
 • If the guideline allows horizontal flipping, use   to flip. • T
o turn off guideline display, select [No Guide].
 ●When other functions are registered to the [Fn] button Select [Composi tion Guide] from the [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use   to select the guideline to display and press [MENU/SET] Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several times
 ■Taking still pictures with a guideline
Referring to the guideline, align your subject and press the 
shutter button
 ●When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the guidelines are automatically 
changed to the portrait orientation.
 ●The guidelines will not appear on the actual still picture.    
						

							Application (Record)
Using the level gauge
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 ■Recording mode: 
If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you 
take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference.
Press [DISP.] button to switch the display
Press the button to switch the display. Press the button until the level gauge is 
displayed.
Correct camera angle
 ■Using the level gauge
The yellow line indicates the current angle. Correct the angle of the camera so that it 
matches the white line.
Tilting up or down  • In this case, it is facing upward.Tilting left or right • In this case, the right side has dropped.
 • When the camera is tilted very little or not at all, the level gauge will turn green. • When pictures are taken in portrait orientation, the level gauge is automatically switched to one for portrait orientation.
 ●Even when angle is more or less corrected, there may be an error of about ±1 degree. ●When the camera is being moved, the level gauge may not be displayed correctly . ●The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may 
not operate correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera pointing sharply up or 
down.    
						

							Application (Record)
Using Zoom
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 ■Recording mode: 
You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. 
Move the zoom lever
Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject 
(telephoto)
 • The zoom speed can be set to one of 2 levels using 
the angle at which the zoom lever is moved.
When Extended optical  zoom is set
Optical Zoom range
Zoom bar Digital Zoom rangei.Zoom range
Zoom ratio
Focus range
The illustration is an example of when using Extended optical zoom, [i.Zoom], and 
 
[Digital Zoom].
 ■Using the control ring/control dial for zoom operation
You can perform zoom operation by assigning the [Zoom] setting to the control ring/
control dial.  (→134)
(In [Program AE] mode, the control ring is assigned to [Zoom].)
When Extended optical 
zoom is set Optical Zoom range
Current zoom position
Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range
Zoom ratio Focus range
The numeric value displayed is 
converted to the equivalent focal length 
of a 35 mm film camera.