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Operating Instructions
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ40
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
VQT2Y96
until
2009/07/13
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Taking Pictures with the Zoom................53 Contents • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent Zoom/ Before Use Using the Digital Zoom .......................53 Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................56 Quick Guide ..............................................5 • Displaying Multiple Screens Standard Accessories ...............................7 (Multi Playback) ................................57 Names of the Compo
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Taking pictures that match the scene • [MIN. SHTR SPEED].......................137 being recorded (Scene Mode).................91 • [BURST] ..........................................138 • [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................92 • [I.RESOLUTION].............................138 • [PARTY] ............................................93 • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................139 • [CANDLE LIGHT]..............................93 • [COLOR EFFECT] ..........................139 • [BABY1]/ [BABY2].
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Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..........................................171 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)...................171 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ................172 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ...................................173 Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures......................................178 • Copy the playback image using an AV cable ....
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Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P15) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 90° inlet type Insert the battery and the card. (P20) • When you do not use the card, you can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory. (P22) Refer to P23 when you use a card.
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Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Press [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P56) - 6 -
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Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. • Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. • Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as c
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Before Use Names of the Components 1 Lens (P197) 2Flash (P66) 3 Self-Timer indicator (P75) AF assist lamp (P142) 4 Lens hood attachment part (P14) 5 [Q.MENU] button (P29)/Delete button (P60) 6 [DISPLAY] button (P62) 7[AF/AF#/MF] button (P71, 73) 8 LCD monitor (P62, 193) 9 Flash open button (P66) 10 Diopter adjustment dial (P64) 11 Viewfinder (P62, 193) 12 [EVF/LCD] button (P62) 13 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P46, 132, 135) 14 Rear dial (P52, 57, 58, 73, 76, 80, 81, 109) Rear dial is described as follow
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CUST M AV OUT/DIGITAL Before Use 17 Cursor buttons 2/ Self-Timer button (P75) 4/ Function button (P31) Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode menu that is used often. [ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[COLOR EFFECT]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.] 1/ISO (P78) 3/ Exposure compensation (P76)/ Auto Bracket (P77)/Flash output adjustment (P69) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as sho
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Before Use 30 Speaker (P148) 31 Lens barrel (P192) 32 Release lever (P20) 33 Tripod receptacle (P200) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 34 Card/Battery door (P20) 35 DC coupler cover (P21) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P21. - 10 -
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Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings. Example of operation during recording/playback screen 1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing” Adjusting of program Switching to shift (P52), man
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Before Use Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the string through the hole on the camera. Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap. Attach the lens cap. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the Recording Mode. • Do not hang or swing around this unit with the lens cap string attached. • Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning the
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Before Use ∫ Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the shoulder strap eyelet. Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper and fasten the shoulder strap. A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more. • Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera being careful not to twist it. • Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera. • Attach the shou
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Before Use Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom. 2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops with a "click". 3 Check that the marks A on the lens hood and the lens barrel are aligned. • Check
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Preparation Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not lia
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Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the 90° right. inlet type ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charg
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Preparation ∫ Charging Charging time Approx. 155 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the same as above. ∫ Battery indication The battery indication is d
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Preparation Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ∫ Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) Number of recordable Approx. 580 pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE pictures Mode) Recording time Approx. 290 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the sup
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Preparation ∫ Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality (Recording with picture quality set to [SH]([ ])) set to [HD]([ ])) Continuous ¢ recordable time Approx. 210 min Approx. 210 min (motion pictures) Actual recordable time ¢ Approx. 110 min Approx. 110 min (motion pictures) • These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be aware that these times are approximat
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Preparation Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. OPEN LOCK • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the
