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Owner's Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-ZS40 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) VQT5E74 M1213KZ0 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 2
/SET] button / Cursor button / Control dial 16 Putting on the hand strap 16 Charging battery 17 Inserting the battery 18 Charging the battery 19 Remaining battery 22 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time 22 Inserting and removing the card (optional 24 Saving your - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 3
(AF Tracking 90 Subject not centered in picture (23-area-focusing 91 Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing 91 Taking close-up pictures (Macro recording 93 Focus range 94 [Macro Zoom 95 Taking pictures with Manual Focus.... 96 Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure [AF/AE - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 4
Focus 117 [Star Filter 117 [One Point Color 118 Recording panorama pictures [Panorama Shot] Mode 119 Taking pictures 148 [i.Zoom 148 [Digital Zoom 148 [AF Assist Picture] menu...... 152 [Rec Format 152 [Rec Quality 152 [Still Picture Size 153 [Continuous AF 154 [Level Shot 154 [Wind Cut - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 5
place name or landmark name of the location where the pictures were taken 161 Narrowing down by selecting pictures recorded at a destination 162 Narrowing down by selecting picture category or a person in the picture............162 Narrowing down by selecting recording date 163 Narrowing down - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 6
Sync. Service 227 Contents Using "LUMIX CLUB 231 About the [LUMIX CLUB 231 Configuring the external AV device settings 236 Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer 238 Setting [Smart Transfer 240 [Auto Transfer 241 [Transfer Now 242 [Set Destination 243 [Charge Priority 244 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 7
multiple pictures 293 Printing with date and text 293 Making print settings on the camera..........294 Others List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays 295 In recording 295 In playback 298 Message displays 300 Q&A Troubleshooting 304 Usage cautions and notes 316 User License Agreement - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 8
may be exposed to water ■■Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor, or 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, LCD monitor, or viewfinder, dirty, cause mold - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 9
pictures and sound record correctly. ■■No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera and other information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this manual. ●●Recording mode icons In - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 10
Before use About GPS Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can battery even if the camera is turned off. ■■Recording location information ••The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as of October 2012. These will not be updated - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 11
or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual. ●●Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ●● are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (→25) - 11 - - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 12
self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. 3 Control picture button (→48) Record motion pictures. 12 Camera [ON/OFF] button Use this to turn the camera Battery door (→18, 24) Open this door to insert and remove a card or battery. 15 Release lever (→18, 24) - 12 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 13
In this manual, "viewfinder" is used to indicate the LVF. 17 Diopter adjustment dial (→15) Turn the dial to adjust the focus in the cables except the HDMI micro cable. Doing so may cause malfunction. 23 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (→277, 283, 288, 291) This socket is also used when charging the battery - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 14
Mode. 29 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button You can display the Quick Menu (→34) and erase pictures (→58). You can also use this button to return to the previous screen while a menu is displayed (→ dial (→16) ●●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. - 14 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 15
LCD monitor or the viewfinder are memorized. It is possible to selectively use the viewfinder for recording pictures and the LCD monitor for playing back pictures. (Setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off). ■■About diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 16
timer (→105) [ ] button ( ) Macro recording (→93, 95), Manual Focus (→96) Control dial Turn the dial to select setting items and change manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by . Putting on the hand strap We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 17
dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera. ••Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ••Charge the battery while it is in the camera. Camera status Turn off Turn on Charge Yes No ■■About batteries that you can use with this - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 18
of the arrow. Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. ●●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●●Remove battery from camera after use. •• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 19
°F) (same for the battery temperature). Make sure that the camera is turned off. USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) Computer Getting ready: Turn on the computer. When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (gold terminal - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 20
Flashing: C harging error (For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→304).) ■■Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Charging time Approx. 170 min ••The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 21
Preparations Charging battery ●●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera. ●●Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ●●Do not use a USB extension cable. ●● - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 22
Preparations Charging battery Remaining battery When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed. Remaining battery (flashes red) If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The operating times and - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 23
Preparations Charging battery ■■Recording motion pictures (When using LCD monitor) [Rec Format] [ 90 min Approx. 40 min * The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom. ●●Recording conditions ••Temperature 23 °C - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 24
card. Pull out ●●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●●To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) - 24 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 25
information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) ●●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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 26
(switch with [Remaining Disp.] (→68)) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) ■■Recording picture capacity (still pictures) When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [ ] and [Quality] is set to [ ] [Picture Size] 18M 5M 0.3M Built-in memory 1 3 69 2 GB 270 650 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 27
time displayed in the table is the total time. ●●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen ••You 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/30p] creates larger files, the recording - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 28
Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. ••Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button The camera is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 29
••[GPS Setting] (→258) is set to [ON]. ••To manually set date and time → Select [No], and press [MENU studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or even after the battery is removed, provided a fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 30
Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→107) [Manual Exposure] Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→108) [Custom] Mode Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→131) [Panorama Shot] Mode Record panorama pictures. (→119) [Scene Mode] This allows - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 31
Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ■■Recording motion pictures P ress the motion picture button to start recording P ress the motion picture button again to finish recording 3 ■■Holding the camera Flash/AF Assist Lamp Microphones Do - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 32
Play back pictures P ress the Playback button Sequence of operations 4 P ress or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed ■■Viewing motion pictures Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and press . Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera 5 - 32 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 33
Dial" is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings, depending on the camera mode selected. You can use the control ring ( )/control dial ( ) to [Creative Control] Mode Picture effects change (→110) *1 When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. (→96) *2 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 34
Basics Using the control ring/control dial Using Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press [Q.MENU/ ] button Press to select menu items ••The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the Recording Mode. Turn the control - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 35
for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 36
we recommend manually selecting the appropriate Scene Mode. ●●When or [ ] is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and exposure appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. When the camera detects backlight, [ - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 37
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Defocusing the background ring or control dial to adjust background defocusing Defocus background condition Defocus the background Focus the background ••[AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. ••You - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 38
[Intelligent Auto] Mode ●●When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, Auto Plus] Mode to adjust brightness and coloring. (→41) ●●If the camera is turned off or the Recording Mode is changed, the background defocusing setting returns - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 39
out. Note that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst. ●●The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases: ••When the zoom ratio exceeds the maximum optical zoom ratio - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 40
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving. Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking ••To - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 41
Basics Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] (iA+) Mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 42
the background Warm colors Overexposure (bright) Focus the background Cool colors ••You can also make adjustments with . ••To return to automatic adjustment → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button. Press [MENU/SET] ●●When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 43
Resolution]: [ON] ••[i.Zoom]: [ON] ••[Red-Eye Removal]: [ON] [Motion Picture] menu ••[Continuous AF]: [ON] ••[Wind Cut]: [AUTO] ●●The following functions cannot be used: [Histogram], [Video Rec Area], [Exposure Comp.], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Digital Zoom] - 43 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 44
[Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment. Set mode dial to [ ] ([Program AE] Mode) Take a picture Press halfway (press lightly to focus) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) ●●If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 45
exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter speed and aperture value combination is called "Program Shift". You can use "Program Shift" to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value even in [Program AE] Mode. Press the shutter button halfway ••The shutter speed and aperture - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 46
Basics Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode ●●When the camera is turned subject, Program Shift may not be activated. ●●Program Shift cannot be used in the following cases: ••When recording motion pictures ••When [Sensitivity] is set to [ ] ■■Example of Program Shift 1 2 3 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 47
of both distant and close objects together in the same picture. ●●The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not Focus display aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 48
. ••The zoom speed will be slower than normal. ••The operating sounds of the zoom lever or control ring/control dial may be recorded in some cases. ●●Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording. (→51) Press the motion picture button again to end recording - 48 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 49
format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to WEB services. ■■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion pictures recorded information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit. ••Motion pictures recorded with [60p] in [FHD] can be - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 50
, [ ] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera. ●●When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus. ●●Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 51
are automatically recorded using the [ ] setting. ••Even at the [ ] or [ ] setting, the focus is fixed at the first picture. ●●When you press the shutter button halfway during motion picture recording, the camera will automatically refocus on a subject. This refocus movement is recorded even - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 52
possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a computer. ●●When the camera is switched to Playback Mode, the lens barrel will be retracted after approx. 15 seconds. ●●This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard formulated by - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 53
Each time you move the zoom lever toward the T side, the magnification increases through four levels: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower.) ••To reduce zoom → Move the zoom lever toward W side. ••Move zoom position → Press . ●●Playback zoom cannot be - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 54
→ Calendar screen. (Move the lever to the T side to return.) ••When you select a picture using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET] on the 12-picture or 30-picture screen, the selected picture is displayed on the 1-picture screen (full-screen). ••Pictures can also be selected with the control dial - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 55
the zoom lever toward W side several times Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ••Pictures are displayed in Multi Playback (30-picture screen). The cursor will appear on the first picture taken on the selected date. ••You can also select the date with the control dial. ●●Only months - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 56
the zoom lever. ●●It may not be possible to properly play back the motion pictures recorded using other cameras. ●●Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]. ●●Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" on the supplied CD‑ROM. ●●Motion - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 57
confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. ••Still pictures are saved with [Aspect Ratio] setting of [16:9] and [Picture Size] at 2M*. *In the following cases, saved pictures become [4:3], 0.3M. •• MP4 motion pictures with [Rec Quality] of [VGA/30p] •• High-speed motion - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 58
the following cases: ••Protected pictures ••Card switch is in "LOCK" position. ••Pictures that are not based on the DCF standard (→52) Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture ••A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. ●●Do not turn off the camera while deleting - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 59
To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures A picture group (→157) is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.) Press [ ] button while viewing a picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/[Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ••Items can also be selected - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 60
to select [AF Mode], and press [MENU/SET] Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever.) Menu items Menu description Operation guide Press or turn the control dial to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting items that can be selected Selected setting Setting description Press - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 61
[GPS] [Setup] [Wi-Fi] [Playback Mode] [Playback] You can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity, Aspect Ratio, and Picture Size. You can select the recording format and picture quality and other settings. You can select the GPS setting, location name display and other settings. You can perform - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 62
[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) ●●In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Airplane Mode], [Beep], [Composition Guide] and [Language] are set - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 63
the control ring. Regardless of the [Beep Level] setting, no beep sounds are audible in the following cases: ••When recording motion pictures ••When Manual Focus is used to adjust focus ••During zoom operation (excluding [Step Zoom]) ●●Changing the [Beep Tone] setting does not change the beep tones - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 64
Basics ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings. (→131) Using the [Setup] menu [Fn Button Set] Register frequently used functions from the [Rec] menu, [Setup] menu or other menus to the [Fn] - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 65
For example, use when you want to record a comparatively slow-moving subject while confirming the focusing. Display speed has higher priority over picture quality and pictures are displayed at 60 fps. The displayed pictures will appear slightly grainy. For example, use when you want to record a fast - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 66
brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. [Power Monitor] [OFF] The brightness becomes higher than usual for not affect the recorded picture. ●●Setting [Monitor Luminance] reduces the operating time. [Composition Guide] Selects guideline display and - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 67
different from those displayed using the image editing software of a computer. ●●The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases: ••[Intelligent Auto] Mode ••Playback Zoom ••When recording motion pictures ••Multi Playback ••When the HDMI micro cable is connected [Video Rec Area] Enables - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 68
the available recording time for motion pictures. [Lens Resume] ●●[Zoom Resume] Remember the zoom position when turning the camera off. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●[MF Resume] The camera will remember the Manual Focus focus position when the unit is turned off and when the focus mode is set to other - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 69
the camera to minimize battery consumption. ●●[Auto Power Off] The camera is automatically turned off while not in use. ■■Settings: [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF] ●●When you want to use the camera again, turn the camera back on. ●●Cannot be used in the following cases: ••During motion picture - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 70
For [Intelligent Auto] Mode, the setting is fixed to [2SEC]. ●●Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed. (also applies to high-speed motion pictures) [Exposure Comp. Reset] If the Recording Mode is changed or the camera is turned off, the exposure compensation (brightness) setting is reset - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 71
[No.Reset] Reset picture file numbers. (The folder number is updated and the file number number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer, and format ●●Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset. ●●Camera movement may be audible as the lens function is reset. - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 72
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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 73
an HDMI micro cable. (→279) ■■ pictures. ■■Settings Rotate pictures on a TV and the LCD monitor/viewfinder so that they are displayed vertically. Pictures pictures. ●●Still pictures taken with the lens surface facing up or down, or still pictures taken on other cameras may not rotate. ●●Pictures - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 74
(→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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 75
Basics Entering Text 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 Text is inserted at - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 76
*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) - 76 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 77
Application (Record) Taking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] ■■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. - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 78
functions are registered to the [Fn] button Select [Composition 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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 79
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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 80
the area of a picture to be taken using optical zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Optical Zoom range Zoom bar Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom]. ■■Using the control Zoom range Digital Zoom range Zoom ratio When Extended optical zoom is set Focus range The - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 81
●●Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ●●The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are estimates. ●●The camera may make a ". ●●Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases: ••[Macro Zoom] ••When recording motion pictures ••When the [Burst] setting is set to [ ] - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 82
) ●●The camera's Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to a picture in the zoom range of [i.Zoom]. ●●[i.Zoom] always functions in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Scene Mode] (except [Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [High Sens.], [3D Photo Mode]). ●●[i.Zoom] does not function in the following cases - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 83
angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the as those of a 35 mm film camera) The illustration is an example of when using Extended optical zoom, [i.Zoom], and [Digital Zoom]. The zoom ratio is not displayed - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 84
Zoom], the focal length displayed is an estimate. It is based on the [Aspect Ratio] setting of 4:3. ●●The focal length will change in the following cases: ••When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] ••When [Burst] is set to When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set in Scene Mode ●●[Step Zoom] cannot - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 85
brightness of subject. When [Red-Eye Removal] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the icon changes to [ ]/[ ], redeye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected. (Only if the camera has detected a face.) - 85 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 86
at the camera during preliminary flash, and so on. In some cases, the effect pictures may be taken if these marks (e.g. [ ] ([Auto])) are flashing (flash is charging). cases: ••When the shutter speed is fast ••When [Burst] is set to [ ] ([Flash Burst]) ●●Flash charging may take time if battery - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 87
- ○ - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ∗1 S et to or [ ] depending on the subject and brightness. ••The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the [ and [ ] Scene Modes. ○ ○ ○ - ○ ○ - - ○ ○ ■■The available flash range when [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] Max. Wide - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 88
••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) Use to select Auto Focus mode items and press [MENU/SET] (Face Detection) Taking front-on pictures of people (→89) (AF Tracking) (23-area-focusing) (1-area-focusing) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (→90) Subject not centered in - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 89
Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Taking front-on pictures of people (Face Detection) Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly. AF area Yellow: W hen the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 90
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (AF following cases: ••Scene Modes ([Starry Sky], [High Speed Video]) ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Sepia], [Dynamic Monochrome], [High Dynamic], [Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus]) ••[ - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 91
Effect] in [Creative Control] Mode Determined position for focus (1-area-focusing) Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) ●●Focus is fixed to [ ] (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: ••Scene Modes ([Starry Sky], [High Speed Video]) ••[Miniature - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 92
[Fn] button and then perform steps and after. ●●Cannot be changed during motion picture recording. ●●When the AF area is small, it may be difficult to adjust the focus. ●●When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ] (spot-focusing), the new position of the AF area will be measured. ●●The position and size - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 93
(Macro recording) ■■Recording mode: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([ ]) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet) for max. Wide). Press [ ] button ( ) Use to select [AF Macro] ([ ]) and press - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 94
, setting [Flash] to [ ] ([Forced Flash Off]) is recommended. ●●Moving the camera after aligning the focus is likely to result in poorly focused pictures if subject is close to the camera, due to the margin for focus alignment being severely reduced. ●●Resolution may be reduced around the edges of - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 95
with the zoom lever The zoom position is fixed at the Wide end. Focus range is 3 cm (0.098 feet) - . Return Enlarge [ ] display Magnification (1x to 3x) ●●In [Macro Zoom], higher magnification results in lower picture quality. ●●When [Macro Zoom] is set, Extended optical zoom or [i.Zoom] does - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 96
Taking pictures with Manual Focus ■■Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Press [ ] button ( ) Use to select [MF] and press [MENU/SET] Turn the control ring to adjust focus Focus range - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 97
pictures with Manual Focus ■■1 Shot AF When [1 Shot AF] is registered in the [Fn] button (→133), you can press the [Fn] button once to temporarily activate Auto Focus and focus on a subject. ••First use [1 Shot AF] to focus in the Digital Zoom range or when recording motion pictures. ●●The MF - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 98
Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus ■■[Peaking] If [Peaking] is set to [ON] in the [Setup] menu, color is added to the portions of the image that are in focus. Peaking ●●To change the [Detect Level] or [Display Color] settings Select [Peaking] from the [Setup] menu (→60) U - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 99
[Fn] button. (→133) Align the AF area with the subject Press [Fn] button to lock the focus and/or exposure ••To cancel AF/AE Lock → Press [Fn] button. Move the camera to compose the still picture you want to take, and press the shutter button fully ••When [AE] is set, press the shutter - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 100
press [MENU/SET] ••If the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure to the "+" direction. ••If the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure in some cases. ●●If you set [Exposure Comp. Reset] to [ON] in the [Setup] menu, the exposure compensation setting is reset when the camera is turned off - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 101
flash. ●●[Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Toy Effect], [Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus], [Star Filter]) ••Scene Modes ([Handheld Night Shot], [HDR], [Starry Sky], [High Speed Video], [3D Photo Mode]) ••When recording motion pictures - 101 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 102
this is allowed by the burst speed (excluding [MF]). However, when the burst function is operating during motion picture recording, the focus is fixed to the first picture. •• The pictures are taken with the burst function while the exposure and White Balance are being adjusted. •• The burst speed - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 103
in low light conditions as the flash is used. ([Flash Burst]) •• The focus, exposure, and flash level are all fixed to the settings for the first picture. No. of pictures∗1 6 30 60 5 ∗1 The number of burst pictures is limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type and/or status of the card - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 104
if the camera is turned off. ●●The burst function cannot be used in the following cases: ••Scene Focus], [Star Filter]) ●●You cannot set to [ ] or [ ] in the following cases pictures that were taken using the burst function. If you continue to record while storing, the number of burst pictures - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 105
the camera is turned off as [Self Timer Auto Off] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. (→70) ●●After Self-timer indicator stops flashing, it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp. ●●This function cannot be used in the following cases: ••[High Speed Video] Scene Mode ••When recording motion pictures - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 106
exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red. Set aperture value ••When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 107
be set (seconds) Aperture value set 4* - 1/2000 F3.3 - F8.0 * ISO Sensitivity may be changed depending on the shutter speed that you set. (→142) ●●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 108
Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode ■■Recording mode: Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 109
by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode ■■Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness (appropriate exposure). Shows brighter pictures. For the appropriate exposure, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 110
to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET] ••If you press the [DISP.] button, an explanation of the effect appears. ■■Changing the selected picture effects ●●[Creative Control] menu Press [MENU/SET] U se to select [Creative Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select an effect, and - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 111
even after the camera is turned off. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually. [Sensitivity], [ ] button. Press [MENU/SET] ●●When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, and the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 112
Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. ■■Items that can be set (→111) Brightness Underexposure (darker Degree of background defocusing Defocuses the background The background is in focus as well Vividness Subdued coloring Gaudy coloring [Retro] This effect - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 113
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] brighter) Degree of background defocusing Defocuses the background The background is in focus as well Coloring Pinkish coloring Light-bluish coloring [Low Key] This effect - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 114
effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture. ■■Items that can be set (→111) Brightness Degree of darker) Defocuses the background Overexposure (brighter) The background is in focus as well Contrast Low contrast High contrast [Impressive Art] This effect - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 115
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode defocusing Defocuses the background The background is in focus as well Coloring Greenish coloring / Bluish peripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. ■■Items that can be set (→111) - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 116
picture Press [Fn] button Press or to move the focusing area (frame) T urn the control dial to select the size of the focusing pictures too soon, the camera may continue recording until a certain time. Hold the camera until the camera stops recording. ●●When you take a picture using a large picture - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 117
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→110) [Soft Focus] This effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel. ■■Items that can be set (→111) Brightness Underexposure (darker) - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 118
Application (Record) Taking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] Underexposure (darker) Defocuses the background Overexposure (brighter) The background is in focus as well Amount of color retained Leaves a small amount of color Leaves - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 119
mode dial to [ ] Check the recording direction and press [MENU/SET] If you take pictures "left → right" or "right → left", a horizontal guide line is displayed. If you take pictures "up → down" or "down → up", a vertical guide line is displayed. ●●Changing the recording direction (→121) ●●Changing - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 120
so that you make a complete circuit in approx. 8 seconds - Pan the camera at a constant speed. - You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too quickly or too slowly. - Pan the camera in a small circular motion. Press the shutter button fully again to end recording - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 121
effect and press [MENU/SET] ■■Tips ••Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small) panorama picture. Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the point that you want - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 122
[Soft Focus], [Star Filter], you cannot see the effects on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. ●●Settings will be stored even if the camera is turned off. ●●You can turn off display of guidelines by setting [Guide Line] to [OFF] in the [Setup] menu. (→66) ■■About panorama playback Panorama pictures can - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 123
●●Selecting a Scene Mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture. ●●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually. [Sensitivity], [Metering Mode], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [i.Resolution] - 123 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 124
Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] ••How to select a scene (→123) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone towards T side and a distant background is selected, the greater the effect will be. [Scenery] Takes clear pictures of wide, distant subjects. - 124 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 125
. ●●After recording, the shutter may stay closed (up to 4 seconds) to process the signal. This is not a malfunction. [Night Scenery] Takes clear pictures of night scenes. ■■Tips ••Tripod, self-timer recommended. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 4 seconds. ●●After recording, the shutter may stay - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 126
to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range. ■■Tips ••After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation. ●●Since a burst of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded, it will be a few moments before you will be able to record another - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 127
SET] Name: (See "Entering Text": (→75)) Use to select [Exit] and press [MENU/SET] ■■Tips ••Make sure [Age] and [Name] are [ON] before taking a picture. ●●Age display format depends on [Language] setting. ●●Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. ●●[Age] and [Name] print setting can be made on - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 128
glass of a train/vehicle or building. ●●If there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the glass, the camera may focus on the glass instead of a subject. ●●The color of pictures may appear unnatural due to the color of the glass. (You may be able to reproduce the appropriate color by adjusting - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 129
cannot be recorded in the built-in memory. ●●No sound is recorded. ●●Still pictures cannot be recorded while high-speed motion pictures are being recorded. ●●The settings for the focus, zoom, exposure and White Balance are fixed to the settings specified when recording was started. ●●[Stabilizer - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 130
4 seconds using the guide. Tips for recording pictures ••Record a stationary subject. ••Record a picture outdoors or in other bright locations. ••Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure, press the shutter button fully, and then pan the camera. ••Hold the camera so that the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 131
you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] ■■Recording mode: Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. Select the Recording Mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) Select [Cust - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 132
in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to Set mode dial to Custom] mode) ••When set to [ ] → The camera switches to the Recording Mode and settings registered in [ ]. ••When set to [ ] → Perform steps - . Use to select custom set ••Use and to confirm the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 133
/SET] (→60) Use to select the function to register and press [MENU/SET] [AF/AE Lock] (→99) [Metering Mode] (→147) [Focus Area Set] (→92) [Composition Guide] (→77) [Peaking] (→98) [1 Shot AF] (→97) [AF Mode] (→88) [Quality] (→141) [Histogram] (→67) ■■Using registered functions Press [Fn] button - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 134
Shutter-Priority] mode - A perture and shutter speed adjustment in [Manual Exposure] mode ●●The assigned function setting applies to all the Recording function may not operate when combined with certain Recording Mode. ●●Manual Focus can be performed from the Quick menu even if the control ring - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 135
button halfway, then point the camera at a different subject and record, recording information for a different person may be added to the picture. ●●Face Recognition does not work in the following cases: ••[Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect], [Soft Focus]) ••Scene Modes ([Night Scenery - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 136
registered, first delete a registered person. (→137) Record the face picture Align the face with the guide and record Use to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET to select the item for editing and press [MENU/SET] [Name] [Age] [Focus Icon] [Add Images] Use to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET] - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 137
is not used.) ■■If the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording ••Register additional pictures of the same person's face, other registered information. (→136) Set priority order for focus and exposure. Use to select the registration order and press [MENU/SET] Delete - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 138
is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera's clock. When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated print using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the supplied CD‑ROM. ●●[Travel Date] cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures. (Except Cannot be - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 139
will be displayed when setting for the first time. In this case, press [MENU/SET] and skip to step . Use to savings is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is ●●[ ] is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are played back. - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 140
[Aspect Ratio] ■■Recording mode: Set the aspect ratio of still pictures. ■■Settings ●●Edges may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance. (→314) ●●Cannot be set in the following case: ••[3D Photo Mode] Scene Mode [Picture Size] ■■Recording mode: Set the size (number of pixels) of - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 141
following cases: picture processing by the camera. It provides higher picture advanced editing such as correcting the white balance of pictures recorded previously. Download "SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE" from website and install it on your computer to use. For details on how to download the software - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 142
mode: Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. ■■Settings: [AUTO 100] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] / [H.6400]* Setting guide [Sensitivity] Location (recommended) Shutter speed Interference - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 143
when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. ■■Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] ●●This function is disabled during motion picture recording. [Extended ISO] ■■Recording mode: Extends the [Sensitivity] setting to [H.6400]. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] - 143 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 144
Using the preset White Balance. Adjust white balance manually. ●●When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is or if other extreme conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Mode effect is [No Effect] ●●Even if the camera is turned off, the previously set White Balance value - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 145
also press to make adjustments. P ress [MENU/SET] ••Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off. ••Settings remain applied when using flash. ■■Setting White Balance manually ([ ]) Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colors. S elect [ ] and - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 146
88). Using the [Rec] menu [Quick AF] ■■Recording mode: The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 147
the color of [ ] changes. ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●●Even if [Sensitivity] is set to [100], when [i.Exposure] is activated, pictures may be taken at a higher ISO Sensitivity than the setting. ●●Cannot be set in the following case: ••When the [Quality] setting is set to or [ ] - 147 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 148
mode: You can use the camera's Intelligent Resolution technology to record still pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution . ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [i.Zoom] ■■Recording mode: For details (→82). ■■Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Digital - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 149
focus alignment. ■■Settings [ON] Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button. ([ ] appears.) [OFF] Lamp is not illuminated. (Taking pictures set to [ON], the flash icon changes to This function only works when the camera detects a subject as a face. ●●The setting is set to [OFF] except - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 150
function may be weaker compared to other picture quality settings. ●●Cases where the stabilizer function may be ineffective: ••When there is a lot of jitter ••When the zoom magnification is high (also in the Digital Zoom range) ••When taking pictures while following a moving subject ••When the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 151
stamps. (Date printing may be overlapped.) ●●Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ●●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases: ••Scene Modes ([High Speed Video], [3D Photo Mode]) ••When recording motion pictures ••When using Auto Bracket ••When using [Burst] ●●Cannot change the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 152
quality and other settings. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Rec Format] ■■Recording mode: Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■■Settings [AVCHD] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] This data format is suited for - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 153
subject with fast movement is recorded. ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Still Picture Size] ■■Recording mode: Set [Still Picture Size] for when you take still pictures while recording motion pictures. ■■Settings [13.5M] For printing up to A2 (16x20″) size prints. [6M] For printing - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 154
] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording. ●●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case: ••[Starry Sky] Scene Mode [Level Shot] ■■Recording mode: Level Shot function automatically detects the camera's tilt while recording motion pictures, and horizontally corrects - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 155
Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu ••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Wind Cut] ■■Recording mode: Automatically detects wind sounds (wind noise) captured by the microphones and suppresses the sound if the wind is blowing too strongly. ■■Settings [AUTO]: Wind noise is automatically - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 156
(recording date and time, etc.) Has recording information ([Flash], [Sensitivity] etc.) No display ●●During Playback Zoom, Motion Picture Playback, Automatic Scrolling Playback of Panorama Pictures, Burst Playback or Slide Show: You can only turn the display on or off. ●●During Multi Playback or - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 157
. (Multi Playback, Playback Zoom, deleting pictures, etc.) ••On the display within each picture group, only the series of burst still pictures are displayed. ••To return to the representative picture display, press . ■■Re-acquiring the picture group information When the camera is turned on, the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 158
group after deletion or other operations, it will not be formed into a group. ●●Burst pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock. ●●Burst pictures cannot be displayed as a picture group during [GPS Area Play] or [Favorite] playback with [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play]. ●●The - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 159
[All] will cancel the filtering. ●●The playback method automatically becomes [All] when the camera is turned on, or when switching from [Rec] mode to [Playback Mode]. [2D/3D Settings] The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched. This menu is only displayed during HDMI output. For the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 160
filters are displayed. In the following cases, filtering will be canceled. ••When is pressed in the 1-picture Playback screen and [Filtering Off] is selected ••When [All] is selected from the [Playback Mode] menu ••When switching to Recording Mode ••When the camera is turned off - 160 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 161
pictures. Select [GPS Area Play] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→160) Use to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Use to select place name or landmark and press [MENU/SET] ●●Place name information (place name and landmark name) may be different from the official names in some cases - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 162
[MENU/SET] (→160) Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [All] [Travel Date] [Location] Display all pictures that were recorded while [Travel Date] was set Display only the pictures recorded on the selected travel date Use to select travel date and press [MENU/SET] Display only the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 163
to play back [Filtering Play] Narrowing down by selecting recording date Select the recorded date, and play the pictures back. Select [Select Date] in [Filtering Play] and press [MENU/SET] (→160) Use to select recording date and press [MENU/SET] ■■To change the date - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 164
and audio will not play back. [AUTO]: W ith still pictures, music will play back, and with motion pictures, audio will play back. [Music]: Music effect will play back. [Audio]: Audio is played back from motion pictures. ∗ In the following case, [Effect] is fixed to [OFF]. The [Duration] setting - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 165
Stop ••If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. To display the guide again, press the [DISP.] button. ●●Control dial Previous Next ●●When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect. ●●When panorama - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 166
are shown on the calendar screen. Press [MENU/SET] to display a list of pictures from the selected date Use to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●If there is more than one picture recorded on the same date, the first picture taken on that date will be selected. ●●You can display the calendar - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 167
with other cameras. ●●You cannot retouch the pictures in a picture group as a group. Retouch each picture in a picture group after displaying it. ●●[Auto Retouch] is unable to perform in the following cases: ••Motion pictures ••Panorama pictures ••3D still pictures ••Still pictures recorded with - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 168
Dynamic] [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] Effect This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. This effect gives a faded image. This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the brightness to give the impression of a toy camera. - 168 - (Continued on the next page) VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 169
with other cameras. ●●You cannot retouch the pictures in a picture group as a group. Retouch each picture in a picture group after displaying it. ●●[Creative Retouch] is unable to be performed in the following cases: ••Motion pictures ••Panorama pictures ••3D still pictures ••Still pictures recorded - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 170
setting methods vary depending on the menu item. ●●In the following cases, new pictures are created after they have been edited. Before starting to edit, make ●●It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other cameras. [Location Logging] You can send location information (latitude - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 171
to the GPS function, etc., they will not be overwritten with location information obtained from your smartphone/tablet. ●●Location information will not be written to pictures that were recorded after you selected [Send location data] (→201). ●●Location information will not be written to AVCHD motion - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 172
delete all the characters in the character input screen. ●●Cannot be used in the following cases: ••Motion pictures (also applies to high-speed motion pictures) ••3D still pictures ••Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting or [ ] ●●To print text, use [Text Stamp] or "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" on - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 173
or landmark name from the candidates and press [MENU/SET] •• You can specify only pictures with the [ ] icon. Select an item to edit and press [MENU/SET] Input ●●You cannot edit pictures taken using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) with GPS recording support released before 2010. - 173 - - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 174
. Use to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture ●●[SINGLE] Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[MULTI] (up to 100 pictures) Use to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button [Text Stamp] setting ( [Text Stamp] already set) •• To cancel - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 175
on the following pictures. ••Motion pictures ••3D still pictures ••Panorama pictures ••Still pictures that date or other texts had already been stamped ••Still pictures taken without setting clock ••Still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting or [ ] ●●Characters may be cut off on certain - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 176
does not remain. (There will only be the 2 motion pictures that were created after the split.) ●●During dividing, do not turn off the camera or remove the card or battery. If you do so, the motion picture may be deleted. ●●Dividing a motion picture recorded in [MP4] or [High Speed Video] changes - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 177
at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■■[SINGLE] Use to select [SINGLE] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Use to select size and press [MENU/SET] Current size Size after change ••Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 178
] menu to select [MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select size and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a still picture and press [DISP.] button (up to 100 pictures) Number of pixels before/after resizing Resize setting •• To cancel → Press [DISP.] button again. •• To execute → Press [MENU/SET - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 179
●●Original Face Recognition information will not be copied when still pictures are cropped. ●●Picture quality is reduced after cropping. ●●Cannot crop the following pictures. ••Motion pictures ••3D still pictures ••Panorama pictures ••Still pictures that date or other texts had already been stamped - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 180
••For the setting procedures of the menu. (→60) [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Up to 999 pictures can be set as favorites. Use to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and press - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 181
by other equipment cannot be used. In such cases, delete all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera. ●●Print setting cannot be made for motion pictures. ●●You cannot select the [Print Set] setting for still pictures recorded with the [Quality] setting [ ]. - 181 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 182
[MULTI] and press [MENU/SET] Use ●●[SINGLE] to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●●[MULTI] Picture protected ••To cancel → Press [MENU/SET] again. Picture protected ■■To clear all Select [CANCEL] in step and select [Yes]. ●●The picture is erased when formatting, even if it is protected. ●●May - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 183
[MENU/SET] Use to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] ●●When Face Recognition information is deleted, it cannot be restored. ●●Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not categorized in Face Recognition during [Category Selection]. ●●Recognition information cannot be - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 184
from card to built-in memory ([ ]). ●●The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. ••[Print Set] • [Protect] • [Favorite] ●●Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ●●Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be copied. - 184 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 185
wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used. Panasonic will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device. ■■Use of the Wi-Fi function of - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 186
SSID, password) you will need to connect the smartphone/ tablet directly to the camera. (→190) ●●Before a Wi-Fi connection is established, press the [Wi- following operation. When connected using [Remote Shooting & View], a guide explaining how to terminate the Wi-Fi connection is displayed. [ - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 187
. ●●We recommend that you use a fully charged battery when you send pictures. ●●When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. (A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.) ●●When sending images on a mobile - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 188
/tablet (remote recording) (→196) Playing back pictures in the camera on a smartphone/tablet (→197) Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet (→197) Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services (→200) Connect easily, transfer pictures easily You can easily use the Wi-Fi - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 189
The screen differs depending on the operating system. ••The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used. ••For the latest information on the "Image App", refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 190
a smartphone/tablet Connecting to a smartphone/tablet You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on the camera by pressing and holding the [Wi-Fi] button or using the NFC function. Preparation: Install "Image App" in advance. (→189) Press and hold the [Wi-Fi] button Wi-Fi connection lamp (Lit blue - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 191
the smartphone ••When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. (It may take some time after the operation for App" (→189) *The display may differ depending on the system language setting. - 191 - (Continued on the next page) VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 192
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet ●●When connecting with SSID and password eturn to the home screen and start "Image App" (→189) *The display may differ depending on the system language setting. ●●When reading a QR Code to connect S tart "Image App" - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 193
the connection with the smartphone. When the connection is canceled, you will be able to record and play back pictures on the camera as normal. (On the camera) Press [Q.MENU/ ] button •• A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]. (On your smartphone) C lose "Image App - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 194
with Android (2.3.3 or above). (Not available in certain models) ••See the operating instructions of your NFC-compatible smartphone for more information about smartphone operation and settings. Preparations: (On the camera) ••Set [NFC Operation] to [ON] (→256) (On your smartphone) ••Check if your - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 195
take some time to complete the connection. ••When the connection is complete, live images captured by the camera will be displayed on your smartphone. ••If you connect during playback of one picture, it will be transferred to the smartphone. (→198) Hold the smartphone close to this area (within 5 mm - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 196
strongly against this unit. ●●See the operating instructions of your NFC-compatible smartphone for more information camera to drop. ●●The NFC function cannot be used in the following cases: ••When connected to a television, computer, or printer ••When recording motion pictures ••During motion picture - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 197
a smartphone (→190) Select [ ] from "Image App" ••The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. ••When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size. Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone/tablet Connect to a smartphone (→190) Select [ ] from "Image App - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 198
over Wi-Fi the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera. Pictures can be transferred as soon camera) ••Set [NFC Operation] to [ON] (→256) (On your smartphone) ••Check if your smartphone is a compatible model ••Set Wi-Fi function to "ON" ••Install "Image App" in advance - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 199
transfer to a smartphone Start "Image App" on the smartphone you are transferring the picture to While the [ ] is displayed on the connection screen of the "Image App", hold the smartphone close to the camera ••It may take some time to complete the connection. ••If you are transferring multiple - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 200
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Connect to a smartphone (→190) Select [ ] from "Image App" ••The images captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone. Press and hold the picture and drag it to send it to - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 201
using a smartphone/tablet Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet You can acquire location information from a smartphone, and write it on images afterwards. Refer to (→170) for how to write the location - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 202
on the device. ••See the operating instructions of the destination device for more information about picture playback. ••For more details about picture sending methods. (→253) Preparation: Install "Image App" in advance. (→189) See the part of the manual that applies to your objective. Sending - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 203
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 204
(→189) ●●When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection] in [Direct] (On the camera) C onnect the camera to a smartphone (→249) (On your smartphone) S tart "Image App" (→189) ●●When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct] (→191) Select the device you wish to connect to ••When the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 205
Wi-Fi/NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone/tablet ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera] and press [MENU/SET] Use - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 206
On the camera) C onnect the camera to a smartphone (→249) (On your smartphone) S tart "Image App" (→189) ●●When connecting with [Manual Connection] [SINGLE] is selected S elect the picture S elect [Set] ■■When [MULTI] is selected S elect the picture (repeat) ••If selected again, the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 207
still pictures on a TV that is compatible with a DLNA certified digital media renderer (DMR) function. Preparations: Set the TV to DLNA waiting Mode. ••Read the operating instructions for your TV. ••For details about compatible devices, refer to the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 208
return to the status before the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or play back pictures. ●●[Effect] and [Sound] of the Slide Show are disabled. ●●Motion pictures cannot be played back. ●●During the multi/calendar playback, pictures displayed on the screen of this unit are - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 209
Wi-Fi/NFC Wireless printing You can send still pictures to a compatible printer and print them wirelessly. ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent Sending selected pictures [Send Images Stored in the Camera] JPEG Yes RAW No MP4 AVCHD 3D No No No ••Some images may not be played - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 210
NFC Wireless printing Select the still picture and print ••Pictures are selected the same way as when connecting by USB connection cable (supplied). For more details (→291). ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ●●Motion pictures cannot be printed out. - 210 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 211
can be sent to AV equipment automatically while the camera battery is charging. ([Smart Transfer] (→238)) Home AV equipment Wireless access point LUMIX CLUB Outside AV equipment ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 212
to AV equipment Preparations: When sending a picture to [Home], set your device to DLNA waiting Mode. ••Read the operating instructions of your device for details. When sending images to [External], the following are required: ••Registration to "LUMIX CLUB". (→231) ••Address number and access - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 213
you wish to connect to ••When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button. (→254) Take still pictures ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) You cannot change the settings while sending still - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 214
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to AV equipment ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 215
Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ■■When [SINGLE] is selected S elect the picture S elect [Set] ■■When [MULTI] is selected S elect the picture (repeat) ••If selected again, the setting will be canceled. S elect [OK] ••The number of - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 216
be sent to a PC. You can make a setting so that pictures in the camera can be sent to a PC automatically while the camera battery is charging. ([Smart Transfer] (→238)) ■■Sending method, and pictures that can be sent Sending a picture each time one is recorded [Send Images While Recording] Sending - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 217
pictures to a PC ■■To create a folder that receives images ••Create a PC user manually]. ••For details, refer to the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF). ■■When not using "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (For Windows) Supported instructions of your PC or Help on the operating system. (For Mac) Supported - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 218
connect to ••If the PC you want to connect to is not displayed, select [Manual Input], then enter the computer name (for Mac, enter the NetBIOS name). Select send setting, press [DISP.] button. (→254) Take still pictures ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 219
Wi-Fi/NFC Sending pictures to a PC ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 220
you select [Yes], the operation is executed. ●●Folders sorted by the sent date are created in the specified folder, and pictures are saved in those folders. ●●If the screen for a user account and password entry appears, enter the one you set on your PC. ●●If the computer name (for Mac, the NetBIOS - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 221
setting so that pictures in the camera can be sent to a WEB service or cloud synchronization service automatically while the camera battery is charging. ([Smart Transfer] (→238)) Wireless access point LUMIX CLUB WEB services Cloud synchronization services See the part of the manual that applies - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 222
, such as Facebook or YouTube, the WEB service being used must be registered with the "LUMIX CLUB". Registering multiple WEB services will send images to all services simultaneously. (→224) See the part of the manual that applies to your objective. Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 223
with "LUMIX CLUB". ●●Images may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as a title, the time and date when the images were taken, and the location where the image was taken. Check this information before uploading images to WEB services. ●●Panasonic assumes no - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 224
. Connect to the "LUMIX CLUB" site using a smartphone or computer http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Enter your "LUMIX CLUB" login ID and password and log in to the service (→231) Register your email address Select the WEB service to be used and register it ••Follow the instructions on the screen - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 225
[MENU/SET] Select [Via Network] and connect (→246) Select a WEB service you want to connect ••When the connection is complete, the screen is displayed. To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button. (→254) Take still pictures ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 226
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 227
part of the manual that applies to your objective. Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) (→228) Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) (→229) ■■About the images sent to a Cloud Folder by the use of [Cloud Sync. Service] (Current as of - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 228
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending a picture each time one is recorded ([Send Images While Recording]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 229
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services ■■Sending selected pictures ([Send Images Stored in the Camera]) Press [Wi-Fi] button Use cursor button to select [New Connection], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select [Send Images Stored in the Camera], and then press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 230
Wi-Fi/NFC Using WEB services Select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] ••To change the setting or disconnect, press [Wi-Fi] button. (→186) ■■When [SINGLE] is selected S elect the picture S elect [Set] ■■When [MULTI] is selected S elect the picture (repeat) ••If selected again, the setting will be canceled. - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 231
(→234) Refer to the "LUMIX CLUB" site for details. http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ Please note; ••The service may be suspended due to regular maintenance or unexpected problems, and service contents may be changed or added to, without prior notice to the users. ••The service may be stopped in - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 232
to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text" (→75). Check the login ID and select [OK] ••The login ID (12-digit number) will be displayed automatically. When logging in to the "LUMIX CLUB" with a computer, you only need to enter the numbers. ••A message is displayed when the connection is complete - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 233
: To use a previously acquired login ID, confirm your ID and password. To change the "LUMIX CLUB" password on the camera, access the "LUMIX CLUB" website from your smartphone or PC and change the "LUMIX CLUB" password in advance. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→60 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 234
can also set a common login ID by following the on-screen instructions. ••This operation is not available for [Wi-Fi Direct] updated. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu, and press [MENU/SET] (→60) Use cursor button to select [LUMIX CLUB], and press [MENU/SET] Select [Terms of use] ••The camera - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 235
from the "LUMIX CLUB" Delete the login ID from the camera when transferring it to another party or disposing of it. You can also delete your "LUMIX CLUB" the confirmation screen for deleting the "LUMIX CLUB" account ••If you want to continue using the service, selecting [No] will only delete the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 236
to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via "LUMIX CLUB". Preparation: Check the address number (16-digit number) and access number (4-digit number) of the destination AV device issued by "LUMIX CLUB". (Refer to the AV device instruction manual for details) Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 237
Wi-Fi/NFC Using "LUMIX CLUB" ■■Change or delete information on registered AV device Information on AV device that has already been registered can be changed or deleted. Select [Wi- - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 238
AV equipment or Cloud Folder. [Auto Transfer] automatically transfers pictures while charging the camera, and [Transfer Now] transfers the recorded pictures immediately. Example: [Auto Transfer] AC adaptor (supplied) USB connection cable (supplied) [Auto Transfer] set to [ON] Recording PC - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 239
[Smart Transfer] ●●When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], the camera automatically uploads recorded pictures. For this reason pictures may be uploaded unintentionally if, for example, you share this unit with other people. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by uploaded images - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 240
] is selected ••For details regarding preparation before transfer, read "When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]". (→227) When [AV device] is selected ••For details, read "Sending pictures to AV equipment". (→211) ••Select the AV device you want to connect, and then press the [MENU/SET] button - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 241
[Smart Transfer] [Auto Transfer] Automatically transfer pictures during charging. Preparation: Set [Smart Transfer]. (→240) Turn off the camera (When using a power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 242
automatically [Smart Transfer] [Transfer Now] Transfer pictures to the preset destination immediately. Preparation: Set [Smart Transfer]. (→240) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 243
Description [Destination] Change the transfer destination. [PC], [Cloud Sync. Service], [AV device] ••To change the wireless access point you want to space. [ON]: Do not transfer pictures. [OFF]: Delete oldest pictures in order and transfer new pictures. *1 Only available when the [Destination - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 244
SET] Use cursor button to select an item and press [MENU/SET] Item [ON] [OFF] Description Give priority to charging. Pictures are transferred after charging. Give priority to picture transfers. •• When remaining battery is low, charging may be prioritized. [Display Log] You can check the day the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 245
[History Connection] or [Favorite Connection]. Wireless access point Connection method [Via Network] [Direct] Description Connects through a wireless access point. Your equipment connects directly to the camera. (→246) (→249) - 245 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 246
. Select the wireless access point you are connecting to Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point Press [MENU/SET] •• Refer to the wireless access point instruction manual for details. Select this option when you are not sure about the WPS compatibility, or - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 247
••Pressing [DISP.] button will search for a wireless access point again. ••If no wireless access point is found, refer to "When connecting with [Manual Input]" (→248). (If network authentication is encrypted) Enter the encryption key ••For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 248
Check the wireless access points instruction manual and settings when a saving wireless access point. ●●If no connection can be established, the wireless access point's radio waves may be too weak. Refer to "Message displays" (→302) and "Q&A Troubleshooting" (→310) for details. ●●Transmission speed - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 249
wireless LAN devices. Connection method [Wi-Fi Direct] [WPS Connection] [Manual Connection] Description Set the device to Wi-Fi Direct™ mode Select [Wi-Fi Direct] Select the device to connect to •• Read the operating instructions of your device for details. [WPS (Push-Button)] Select [WPS - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 250
Wi-Fi/NFC About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([History Connection]/[Favorite Connection]) The camera keeps a History of times you used the Wi-Fi function. You can register items in the History to Favorite. You can easily connect with the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 251
Wi-Fi/NFC ■■Registering History items to Favorite Press [Wi-Fi] button About connections Select [History Connection] Select the item you wish to register and press Enter a registration name ••For details on how to enter characters, refer to "Entering Text" (→75). ••Up to 30 characters can be - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 252
] or [Favorite Connection] to connect to a network to which many PCs are connected, it may be difficult to make the connection because the camera searches for previously connected equipment out of a large number of equipment pieces. If you cannot connect, retry the connection using [New Connection - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 253
files will not be resent. ●●You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu while sending. ●●Motion pictures cannot be sent. ■■[Send Images Stored in the Camera] You can select and send recorded images. ●●Details of the playback menu [Favorite] or [Print Set] settings will not be sent - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 254
can change the sending settings, such as the size of pictures to be sent, by pressing the [DISP.] button. service]. *2 O nly available when the destination is set to [PC]. *3 O nly available when the destination for [Send Images Stored in the Camera] is set to [Cloud Sync. Service], [Web service - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 255
can be sent to the AV device of relatives and acquaintances via "LUMIX CLUB". •• For details (→238). •• For details (→231). Description You must connect to the same workgroup as the destination computer when sending pictures to the computer. (The default is set to "WORKGROUP") [Change Workgroup - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 256
when the Wi-Fi function is used. [Setup]: Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password. Close the menu after changing settings. [Delete ] in the [Setup] menu, however other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB]) [Network Address] Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. •• - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 257
GPS function to record the location of a picture Before use, read "About GPS" (→10) and "User License Agreement for Location Name Data" (→320). GPS stands for Global Positioning System. You can check your current location using GPS satellites. The camera receives radio signals that contain orbital - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 258
pictures and motion pictures (excluding certain picture quality settings (→260)). ••If you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS function when you set the clock of this camera .) •• GPS turns off during charging. It remains off after charging finishes until the camera is turned on. The GPS - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 259
to successfully execute positioning in the following cases: ••When positioning is executed for the first time ••When [GPS Setting] was set to [OFF] ••When [Airplane Mode] was set to [ON] and the camera was turned off (→264) ••When the battery was removed Positioning can be executed faster when - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 260
••During playback, you can add the place name information to pictures recorded with only the location information. ■■Place name information The and landmarks from the database of this camera based on the latitude and longitude of positioning. (In some cases, the nearest place name or landmark may - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 261
of a picture [Repositioning] If the displayed place name is different from the current location or a previous location is displayed, update the positioning was executed successfully or [ ] is displayed), we recommend updating the positioning information. Before starting the procedure, move to a - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 262
interrupted in the following cases: ••When the camera is turned off when the battery remaining indication is [ ] (one bar) or less. ••When the camera is turned off and the remaining battery power becomes significantly depleted. ••When the battery charging is started. ••When the camera has not been - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 263
GPS Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture [GPS Area Select] When there are other candidate locations as a result of selected using [GPS Area Select], perform the [My Landmark] procedure (→272) before recording a picture or the [Place-Name Edit] procedure after recording - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 264
the GPS function to record the location of a picture [Area Info. Set] You can switch the display [MENU/SET] Use to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET] ●●Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. In airplane cabins (during takeoff and landing) or in other restricted areas - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 265
the time using GPS You can automatically update the [Clock Set] of the camera using the date and time information contained in GPS radio signals. When you move to a different time zone from your home area and positioning is executed successfully, the camera automatically adjusts the time to the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 266
(The current service is provided as of January 2014.) Using the "GPS Assist Tool" You can use the "GPS Assist Tool" to download the GPS assist data from the Internet and update the GPS assist data of the camera. ■■Operating environment You need a PC that can connect to the Internet. Supported OS - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 267
) ●●You can also update the assist data if you select [GPS assist data] for [USB Mode] (→72) when you connect the camera to a computer. ●●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 268
(commercially available) and close all other open application programs. ••Insert a memory card in the camera before starting the updating procedure. Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select [SD card] and press [MENU/SET] The - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 269
] C lick [Yes] C lick [OK] C lick [Exit] ••Do not terminate the connection between the camera/card and computer until the data is updated. Terminate the connection between camera/card and computer ••Windows: Execute "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar ••Mac: Open the Finder and click the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 270
[MENU/SET] Use to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] [Charge and Update] [Update Now] [Destination] Update GPS assist data when this unit is charging while connected to a power outlet or PC. Immediately updates GPS assist data. Change the connection destination. ••If Wi-Fi connection is - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 271
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. - 271 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 272
GPS Registering my landmark 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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 273
GPS Using the GPS log 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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 274
Using the GPS log ●●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 off when the battery remaining indication is [ ] (one bar) or less - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 275
and output to use it on a website, etc., that supports the KML format. Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu the area of the GPS information received by the camera are different, the time difference relative to GMT is . When uploading data to a WEB service, please check carefully before uploading. ●● - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 276
GPS Using the GPS log 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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 277
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). ••Turn off both camera and TV. Connect camera to - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 278
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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 279
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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 280
with other devices Viewing on TV screen 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 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 281
TV by use of an HDMI micro cable to display the playback screen (→277) Display still pictures recorded in 3D ••When the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), the television automatically switches - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 282
necessary preparation of the TV, read the manual for the TV.) ●●During 3D playback, the [Wi-Fi] menu, [Setup] menu, [Playback] menu, [GPS] menu, Playback Zoom, and delete operation cannot be used. ●●You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or Panasonic recorder. (→283, 284) - 282 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 283
can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. ••See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for copying and playing back. 32 Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables (optional) Videos that are played on this camera can - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 284
on your PC Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together. ••Some computers can read directly from the camera's memory card. For details, see the instruction manual for your computer. ••If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 285
CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer before using. ■■PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.3 PE You can capture still pictures or motion pictures to your PC, or organize captured pictures by categorizing by recording date, model name of the digital camera used to record, etc. You - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 286
software that draws out the full power of your PC. Creating videos is as easy as organizing cards on top of a desk. Use your music, picture manual available for download at the link below. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 Installing supplied software The software the instructions displayed - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 287
pictures and motion pictures on your PC Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures "Help" or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's support website. ●●To download the software, the PC must be connected to the Internet. ●●It may take - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 288
) •• Do not disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) while [Access] is displayed. Connect camera to computer ••Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 289
as "LUMIX", "NO_NAME", or "Untitled".) DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) Folder cases: •• When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder. •• When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 290
Connecting with other devices Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ■■For PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→72) is set to [PictBridge(PTP)]. ••Only picture output can be performed. ••If you cannot connect to your PC in PTP mode, set [ - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 291
) Connect camera to printer ••Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use to select [PictBridge(PTP)] and press [MENU/SET] Use to select a picture and press - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 292
●●Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. ●●Disconnect USB connection cable (supplied) after printing. ●●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (supplied). ●●Still pictures recorded in - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 293
store. ••Making [Print Set] (→181) settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store. ••When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size. Using computer - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 294
, set the number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4. ●●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to [ ] and make settings on the printer. (Consult your printer's operating manual.) ●●Even with completed [Print Set] settings, dates may not be printed, depending on - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 295
(→144) Creative control adjustment display (→111) Peaking (→68, 98) Remaining battery (→22) Focus (→47) Zoom Microphone (→155) Wind cut (→155) Level Shot function (→154) Intelligent exposure (→147) AF macro (→93) Macro zoom (→95) Manual Focus (→96) AF Lock (→99) Coloring (→42) Burst Mode (→102) Auto - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 296
F5.9 1/60 Brightness (→42, 111, 119) Exposure Compensation (→100) Manual Exposure Assistance (→109) AF Tracking (→40, 90) AF Assist Lamp [s] indicate "hour", "minute" and "second". - 296 - Number of recordable pictures (→26) Remaining recording time* (→48) Recording state Save destination (→25) Wi - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 297
displays GPS reception icon (→259) Updating GPS positioning (→259) Place name information (→260) Changing the GPS place name (→263) Destination settings (→138) Travel elapsed days (→138) Name (→127, 136) Age in years/months (→127, 136) Current date/time World time (→139) Focus range (→94) Zoom (→80 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 298
actual display may vary. In playback Playback Mode (→159) Protected picture (→182) Favorites (→180) Date/text stamped display (→151, 174) Retouched picture (→167, 168) Aspect Ratio (→140) Picture Size (→140) Quality (→141) Remaining battery (→22) 60i 30s Rec Format (→152) Rec Quality (→152) Motion - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 299
name information (→173, 260) With location information (→170, 260) List of LCD monitor/Viewfinder displays Folder/File number (→52, 289) Picture number/Total pictures (→52) 25s Elapsed playback time*1 (→56) Recording date/time World time (→139) Name*2 (→127, 136) Age in years/months*2 (→127 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 300
on again] [System Error] ●●The lens is not working correctly. → Turn the camera on again. (Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains) [Some pictures cannot be copied] [Copy could not be completed] ●●Pictures cannot be copied in following cases: → Picture of same - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 301
the writing speed of the card] ●●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cable (supplied) is only connected to camera. → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [This battery cannot be used] ●●●●UBasettearygecannuninoet Panasonic battery - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 302
wireless access point is not supported by this unit. ●●Check the 2.4 GHz band. [No picture to send] ●●This is displayed when details on [Cloud Sync. Service], refer to (→227). smartphone Wi-Fi settings to this camera. → There is no free the login screen of the "LUMIX CLUB" website. [Some files - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 303
Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site.] ●●Login to the "LUMIX CLUB" from your smartphone or PC, and set the login details of the destination WEB service. [Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected together] ●●WEB services designed only for pictures, and WEB services designed only for - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 304
support information. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) Battery, power The charging lamp is flashing. ●●Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature. → Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 305
Q&A Troubleshooting GPS satellites. (→257) → When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the GPS antenna facing upward in an outdoor You can edit a place name or landmark name recorded in a picture. (→173) The location name information is not displayed. is displayed - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 306
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording Cannot record pictures. ●●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→58). Recorded pictures look white. ●●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). → Turn the camera on to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 307
Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. card and formatting it (→74). Panorama picture recording stops before finishing. ●●If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 308
Others Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor/Viewfinder Pictures do not show on the LCD monitor. ●●The camera is set for viewfinder display pictures on the LCD monitor only. Flash No flash emitted. ●●Flash set to [ ] ([Forced Flash Off]) (→85). ●●The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases : - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 309
back on the camera. ●●During [Filtering Play], only pictures under the set filters are displayed. → Cancel filtering (→160). Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black. ●●Picture edited on computer or taken with different device. ●●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 310
Troubleshooting instructions camera if it is not compatible. ●●When the battery LUMIX CLUB". http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/ I do not have a wireless access point at my home, but I would like to perform service user registration of the "LUMIX CLUB". ●●Service user registration for the "LUMIX - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 311
of your PC. (→255) Pictures cannot be transmitted to the computer. ●●If a firewall is enabled by the OS or security software, this unit may be unable to connect to the computer. Images cannot be transmitted to the WEB service. → Confirm that the login information (login ID/user name/email address - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 312
picture using [Video Divide] (→176). → Reduce the image size at [Size] (→254), and then send. ●●Capacity or number of images in the WEB service is full. → Login to "LUMIX battery indicator is flashing red. Motion picture cannot be transmitted. ●●File format of the motion picture on this camera has a - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 313
match. ●●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions. Cannot play motion pictures on TV. ●●Card is inserted into TV. → Connect with AV cable (optional) or HDMI micro cable and play on camera (→277). Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. ●●Check [TV Aspect - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 314
may not be printed correctly. → Use a printer with support for panorama pictures. (Refer to the instruction manual for the printer.) → We recommend adjusting the size of a picture in accordance with print paper using the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" software on the CD‑ROM (supplied). - 314 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 315
Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ●●Change [Language] setting (→74). Camera using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject become colored. ●●Pictures may be have jumped backwards. ●●Battery was removed/inserted with the camera turned on. (Numbers - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 316
lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. ●●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. ●●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel). ●●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 317
60%RH) and no major temperature changes. ●●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing format" or "delete" functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file computer data erasing software to completely delete pictures on the built-in memory or a card. - 317 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 318
●●Do not apply excessive force or tighten screws when they are crooked. (This may damage the camera, screw hole, or label.) ●●Ensure that the tripod is stable. (Refer to the tripod instructions.) ●●You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod. - 318 - VQT5E74 - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 319
card, see "When disposing of/transferring memory cards" in the previous section (→317) ●●Uploading pictures to Web services •• Pictures may contain personal information that can be used to identify the user, such as titles, recording dates and times, and location information. Before uploading the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 320
names that are stored in this product. User License Agreement for Location Name Data Personal Use Only. You agree to use this Data together with this digital camera for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 321
, usefulness, use or results to be obtained from this Data, or that the Data or server will be uninterrupted or error-free. Disclaimer of Warranty: PANASONIC CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 322
be excused and shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. Entire Agreement. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between Panasonic Corporation (and its licensors, including their licensors and suppliers) and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 323
geographical coordinate system The latitude and longitude standard (geographical coordinate system) recorded with this camera is Canada, © Queen's Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post Corporation, GeoBase®, © Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved. © United States Postal Service - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 324
permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty, © Queen's Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post, GeoBase®, © Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved." ©United States Postal Service® 2012. Prices are not established, controlled or approved by the United States Postal - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 325
data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com.au). Copyright © Survey Department, Government of Nepal. This product incorporates original source digital data obtained from the Survey Department of Sri Lanka © 2009 Survey Department of Sri Lanka The data has been used with the - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 326
The registered information is current as of October 2012 and will not be updated.) Zoo Amusement park Ski resorts Famous site, tourist attraction, beauty spot rinks Castle, ruins Church Airport Baseball park Park Lifts, cable cars Theater Mountains, meadows, passes Port Athletics ground Station - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 327
trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ••"AVCHD", "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. ••App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. ••Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 328
are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ••DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. ••QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. ••This product uses "DynaFont" from DynaComware - Panasonic DMC-ZS40K | DMC-ZS40K Advanced Features Manuals (English) - Page 329
and notes This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) o pen source software The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the
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