Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual

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M1213KZ0
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No.DMC-ZS40
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera 
are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features 
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC 
to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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If you have any questions, visit:
USA and Puerto Rico: www.panasonic.com/support 
						

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Dear Customer, 
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable 
products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring 
you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in 
the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial  No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. 
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown 
in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
  • Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast 
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright 
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may 
be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers 
the product you have purchased. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle 
this battery. 
						

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Information for Your Safety
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible.
  ■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
  •Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.
  •Use only the recommended accessories.
  •Do not remove covers.
  •Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
  ■About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
  •Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in 
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.
But
  • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to 
a 120V AC power supply only.
  • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or 
Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. 
						

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  ■About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
  • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
  • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
  • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
  • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
  • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or 
clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never 
rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a 
doctor.
CAUTION  • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Do not heat or expose to flame.
  • Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a 
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
DMC-ZS40 
						

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FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached 
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with 
ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate 
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-ZS40
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America 
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact:     http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
						

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  ■Cautions for Use  • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a 
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
  • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
  • 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-Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) 
long)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this 
unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
  • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
  • Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the 
pictures and/or sound.
  • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor (supplied). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn 
this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
  • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded 
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. 
						

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Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to 
that device.
1 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu
2 Press 
  to select [Approved Regulations], and press 
[MENU/SET]
Contains FCC ID : VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction 
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set 
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed 
to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). 
						

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Contents
Information for Your Safety .... 3
Before use ................................ 9
Standard accessories ........... 10
Names and Functions of 
Main Parts .............................. 11
Inserting and removing the 
battery or SD memory card 
(optional) ................................ 14
Charging the battery ............. 15
Setting the clock .................... 17
Setting the menu ................... 19
Taking pictures with 
automatic settings  
[Intelligent Auto] Mode .......... 20
Recording motion pictures ... 23
Using the control ring/
control dial ............................. 25
Registering preferred 
functions to the 
[Fn] button .............................. 27
Taking pictures with the 
composition determined 
[Composition Guide] ............. 27Viewing your pictures ........... 28
Deleting pictures ................... 28
What you can do with the 
Wi-Fi
® function ....................... 29
GPS functions ........................ 31
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format) ........................... 32
Supplied software .................. 33
Copying still pictures and 
motion pictures ...................... 34
Troubleshooting .................... 35
Specifications ........................ 37
Digital Camera Accessory 
System .................................... 40
Digital Camera Accessory 
Order Form ............................. 41
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND 
PUERTO RICO) ...................... 42 
						

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Before use
  ■Camera handling  ●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.  ●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where 
water can come into contact with the camera.
  ●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile 
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
  ■Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is fogged up)  ●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of 
temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens, 
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
  ●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours 
before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, 
the fogging will clear naturally.
  ■Caring for your camera  ●Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power 
plug from the outlet.
  ●Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force.  ●Do not press the lens with excessive force.  ●Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long 
period of time.
  ●Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, 
etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the 
coating may peel off.
  ●Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from 
the sun may cause it to malfunction.
  ●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.  ●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation 
such as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the 
camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied).
  ●The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the 
card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
  ●Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the 
camera only to ensure proper operation. 
						

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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of January 2014. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
DMW-BCM13PP
  • Charge the battery 
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the text.
AC adaptor
VSK0768
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection cable
K1HY08YY0031
CD-ROM
VFF1254
  • Software:
Use it to install the software on 
your PC.
  • Owner’s Manual for advanced 
features
  • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are 
indicated as card in the text.
  •Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in 
memory when you are not using a card.
  •Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can 
be used.
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) / 
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
  • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera 
Accessory System”.
  • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support 
for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
  • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
  • Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
  • The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.
  • SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM. 
Download this software from the website and install it on your computer to 
use. (→34)