Panasonic DMC-TZ40 manual

VQT4T06 M0213KZ0 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ40 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 “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied disc. Ins[...]

2 VQT4T06 (ENG) Dear Customer , We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from t[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 3 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C or incinerate. ■ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! T o 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 vent[...]

4 VQT4T06 (ENG) This product is licensed under the A VC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the A VC Standard (“A VC V ideo”) and/or (ii) decode A VC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a [...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 5 C on t en t s Information for Y our Safety .... 2 Before use ................................ 6 Standard accessories ............. 7 Names and Functions of Main Parts ................................ 8 T ouch operations ................... 10 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) ...........................[...]

6 VQT4T06 (ENG) B ef o re us e ■ 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. ■ Condensation (When the lens or the LC[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 7 S ta n da r d a c ce s so r ie s Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BCM13E • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0776 Hand strap VFC4297 [...]

8 VQT4T06 (ENG) N am e s a nd F un c ti o ns o f M ai n P a rt s * Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm or longer screw . Doing so may damage this unit. ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). ● When using an AC adaptor , ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC14: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW -AC5G: optional)[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 9 [EXPOSURE] button [MAP] button [Wi-Fi] button Playback button Cursor buttons [MENU/SET] Charging lamp/ Wi-Fi connection lamp [Q.MENU]/ [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button [DISP .] button [HDMI] socket * [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket • This socket is also used when charging the battery . We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropp[...]

10 VQT4T06 (ENG) T ou c h o pe r a ti o ns This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the screen. T ouch T o “touch” is to press the touch screen and then pull the finger back again. T ouching is used to select icons or pictures, among other actions. Drag T o “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the touch scr[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 1 1 ● If the type of sheet made to protect LCD screens that are available in the market is to be used, observe the precautions that are contained with the sheet. (Some types of protective sheets may impair the screen’s appearance and ease of operation.) ● If the camera is used with a protective sheet available on the market atta[...]

12 VQT4T06 (ENG) I ns e rt i ng a nd re m ov i n g t he ba t te r y o r S D m em o ry c ar d ( o pt i o na l ) Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the bat[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 13 C ha r gi n g t h e b at t er y • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13E. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 °C to 30 °C). Make sure that the camera is turned off. Insert the battery to thi[...]

14 VQT4T06 (ENG) S et t in g t h e c l oc k The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] to set • T[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 15 When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET] Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] The current time and home area are set. ■ Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and . Please see the next page on how to set the menu.[...]

16 VQT4T06 (ENG) S et t in g t h e m e nu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from to in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [Rec] menu Use cursor button to select [Rec] and press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Press to sel[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 17 T ak i ng pi c t ur e s Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Shutter button Set to the desired recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. T ake pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Determine aperture, then record pictures. Determine shutter speed, then record pictures[...]

18 VQT4T06 (ENG) R ec o rd i ng m ot i on pi c t ur e s Y ou can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Zoom can also be used during recording. Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording Remaining recording time (approx.) Elapsed recording time[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 19 ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it all the way . ● Y ou can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/25p] creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 s[...]

20 VQT4T06 (ENG) V i e wi n g y ou r p i c tu r es D el e ti n g p i ct u re s Press the Playback button ( ) Drag your finger across the screen, and select the picture to be played back ● By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode. ● T o play back a motion picture, touch after select[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 21 G PS an d m a p f u nc t io n s Before using the camera, be sure to read “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data” (Operating Instructions for advanced features). This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically adjust the time or displ[...]

22 VQT4T06 (ENG) G PS a nd ma p fu n ct io ns ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the LCD monitor . When positioning is successful, camera will search the place name information (name of place and landmark) inside its internal database and display it. Place [...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 23 Confirming the place where you took a picture using a map Y ou can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or your current location. ● If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory card, you can display more detailed maps. For details, refer to “Using the map data on the disc (supplied)”[...]

24 VQT4T06 (ENG) R ec o rd i ng / v ie w in g p i c tu r es wi t h a s ma r tp h on e / ta b le t Y ou can use the Wi-Fi function to connect to another device through wireless LAN (a system that exchanges information with radio waves without using cables), record pictures from an away location, and transfer pictures saved in this unit to a TV or PC[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 25 Easily connect to a smartphone/tablet Use the NFC (Near Field Communication) function to easily connect this unit to a smartphone/tablet with Wi-Fi for remote recording and to send pictures to the smartphone/tablet. • This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android (2.3.3 or above). (Not available in certain mo[...]

26 VQT4T06 (ENG) R ec or di n g/ vi ew i ng p ic t ur es wi th a sm ar tp h on e/ t ab le t Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Start up “Image App” on your smartphone/ tablet Place your smartphone/tablet to the side of this unit Place over this area (within 5 mm) • Do not bump your smartphone/tablet strongly against this unit. (The smartphone/[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 27 T aking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. • The screen differs depending on the operating system. ● Cannot be set for recording A VCHD motion pictures at [50p] in [FHD]. ● If the internal c[...]

28 VQT4T06 (ENG) R ec or di n g/ vi ew i ng p ic t ur es wi th a sm ar tp h on e/ t ab le t T ransferring a still picture easily to your smartphone/tablet When transferring just 1 still picture to your smartphone/tablet with “Image App” installed, you can use the NFC function to easily send the picture. Start up “Image App” on your smartpho[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 29 R ea d in g t h e O p er a ti n g I n st r uc t io n s (P DF fo rm at ) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied disc. Install it on your PC to read it. T o read the supplied DVD, use a DVD drive with single-sided dual[...]

30 VQT4T06 (ENG) S up p li e d s o ft w ar e The supplied disc contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. PHO TOf unST UDI O 9.1 PE Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organised, printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion pictures can be edited. • Compatible OS: Windows 8 / [...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 31 S pe c if i ca t i on s Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.7 W When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective pixels 18,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor , total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels Primary col[...]

32 VQT4T06 (ENG) Sp e ci fi c at io ns LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (4:3) (Approx. 921,600 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) / T ouch screen Microphones Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB) SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture JPEG (based on Design rule for Ca[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 33 Wireless transmitter Compliance standard IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency range used (central frequency) 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 - 1 1ch) Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WP A™ / WP A2™ Access method Infrastructure mode AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0776): Information for your safety Input ~ 1 10 V to 24[...]

34 VQT4T06 (ENG) L im i te d W a rr a n ty (O N L Y FO R AU ST R A LI A ) 35 (ENG) VQT---- Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR AU STRA LIA) Panasonic W ar r anty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the pro[...]

(ENG) VQT4T06 35 • HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “A VCHD”, “A VCHD Progressive” and the “A VCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of P[...]

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