Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 Technical specifications

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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.

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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)

• 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-AC5G: 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.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries

outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact

your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct

method of disposal.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety .... 2

Before use ................................ 6

Standard accessories ............. 7

Names and Functions of

Main Parts ................................ 8

Touch operations ................... 10

Inserting and removing the

battery or SD memory card

(optional) ................................ 12

Charging the battery ............. 13

Setting the clock .................... 14

Setting the menu ................... 16

Taking pictures ...................... 17

Recording motion pictures ... 18

Viewing your pictures ........... 20

Deleting pictures ................... 20

GPS and map functions ........ 21

Recording/viewing pictures

with a smartphone/tablet ...... 24

Reading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) ..... 29

Supplied software .................. 30

Specifications ........................ 31

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) ...... 34

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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

VSK0776

Hand strap

VFC4297

USB connection

cable

K1HY08YY0031

DVD

VFF1149

• 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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Names and Functions of Main Parts

* Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing so may

damage this unit.

●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G:

optional).

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

(DMW-DCC14: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional)

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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[EXPOSURE] button

[MAP] button

[Wi-Fi] button

Playback button

Cursor buttons

[MENU/SET]

Charging lamp/

Wi-Fi connection lamp

[Q.MENU]/

[] (Delete/Cancel) button

[DISP.] button

[HDMI] socket*

[AV OUT/DIGITAL]

socket

• This socket is also

used when charging

the battery.

We recommend using the supplied

hand strap to avoid dropping the

camera.

LCD monitor

* Do not connect any other cables except the HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15:

optional). Doing so may cause malfunction.

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Touch operations

This camera’s touch screen senses pressure that is applied to the

screen.

Touch

To “touch” is to press the touch screen and then

pull the finger back again.

Touching is used to select icons or pictures, among

other actions.

Drag

To “drag” is to touch and slide your finger

across the touch screen surface.

Dragging (sliding your finger across the screen) is

used to scroll the pictures or change the range of the

pictures displayed.

Pinch (spread/pinch)

On the touch panel, spread (pinch out) your 2

fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2

fingers to zoom out. You use it when zooming

in/out of playback pictures etc.

• You can also zoom in by quickly touching the touch

screen twice. (If the display was enlarged, it returns

to the same magnification ratio.)

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