Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 Technical specifications

VQT4S99

M0213KZ0

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ40

Please read these instructions carefully before using this

product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed

instructions on the

operation of this

camera are contained in “Operating

Instructions for advanced features

(PDF format)” in the supplied disc.

Install it on your PC to read it.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic

Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep

them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and

components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat

different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast

material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright

laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may

be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

•Use only the recommended accessories.

•Do not remove covers.

•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible.

■Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

■About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above

60 °C or incinerate.

■About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in

another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The

primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an

electrical outlet.

■Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a

genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).

Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet)

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this

unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong

magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely

affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect

AC adaptor (supplied)/AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional). Then reinsert the

battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded

pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal

and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance

with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was

encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity

and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No

license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information

may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE

products from our DoC server:

http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact to Authorized Representative:

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre,

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)

This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old

Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or

accompanying documents mean that used electrical

and electronic products and batteries should not be

mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old

products and used batteries, please take them to

applicable collection points, in accordance with your

national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and

2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,

you will help to save valuable resources and prevent

any potential negative effects on human health and

the environment which could otherwise arise from

inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of

old products and batteries, please contact your local

municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of

sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of

this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic

equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for

further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside

the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard these items, please contact

your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct

method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol

examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a

chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the

requirement set by the Directive for the chemical

involved.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety .... 2

Before use ................................ 7

Standard accessories ............. 8

Names and Functions of

Main Parts .............................. 10

Touch operations ................... 12

Inserting and removing the

battery or SD memory card

(optional) ................................ 14

Charging the battery ............. 15

Setting the clock .................... 16

Setting the menu ................... 18

Taking pictures ...................... 19

Recording motion pictures ... 20

Viewing your pictures ........... 21

Deleting pictures ................... 21

GPS and map functions ........ 22

Recording/viewing pictures

with a smartphone/tablet ...... 25

Reading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) ..... 30

Supplied software .................. 31

Specifications ........................ 32

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Before use

■Camera handling

●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or

pressure.

●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.

Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or

where water can come into contact with the camera.

■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor 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 or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage

the camera.

●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two

hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding

temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

About the compass

■Information measured with this unit is simply a rough estimate.

• Please do not use for professional applications.

• When using this unit for mountain climbing, trekking, or

underwater, in addition to using the measured direction as a rough

estimate, please make sure to bring along a map and a dedicated

measuring instrument.

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

Part numbers are as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

DMW-BCM13E

• Charge the battery

before use.

Battery pack is indicated as

battery pack or battery in the

text.

AC adaptor

VSK0775

Hand strap

VFC4297

USB connection

cable

K1HY08YY0031

DVD

VFF1147

• Software:

Use it to install the software

on your PC.

• Map data

• Operating Instructions for

advanced features

DVD is indicated as disc in

the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card

are indicated as card in the text.

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the

built-in memory when you are not using a card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose

the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories

separately.)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the

actual product.

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■Optional Accessories

Battery pack*1DMW-BCM13

DC coupler*2DMW-DCC14

AC adaptor*2*3DMW-AC5

Marine case*4DMW-MCTZ40

USB connection cable DMW-USBC1

AV cable DMW-AVC1

HDMI micro cable RP-CHEU15

*1 The battery pack can be charged from the camera using the AC adaptor

(supplied).

*2 The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic

DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.

*3 This AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used to charge the battery pack. Use

supplied AC adaptor to charge the battery pack.

*4 NFC functions cannot be used while using a marine case.

• Some optional accessories may not be available in some

countries.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333

• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:

www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and

confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.pas-europe.com.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic U.K.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of

finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

* Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw. Doing so

may damage this unit.

●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E:

optional).

●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler

(DMW-DCC14: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E: optional) are

used.

Mode dial

Flash

Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp

NFC antenna

Lens barrel

GPS status

indicator

Microphones

Tripod mount*

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.

Card/Battery door

Release lever

DC coupler cover

Lens

• Do not touch the lens barrier.

Speaker

Zoom lever

Motion picture

button

Camera [ON/OFF]

button

Shutter button

Built-in GPS antenna

[Wi-Fi] antenna

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