Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Reading the Operating Instructions 
(PDF format)
•You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating 
instructions and want to progress to advanced operations.
•You want to check the Troubleshooting.
In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained 
on the CD-ROM (supplied).
∫ For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the 
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Select the desired language 
and then click [Operating 
Instructions] to install.
Double click the “Operating 
Instructions” shortcut icon on 
the desktop.
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∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not openYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to 
browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click  A and 
then follow the messages on the screen to install.
(Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista 
SP1 or SP2/Windows 7)
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with 
your OS from the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.•When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the 
[Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
∫For Macintosh
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the 
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy 
the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder.
Double click the PDF file to open it.
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OthersSpecifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 8.4 V
Power 
Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
1.1 W (When recording with Viewfinder)
0.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
0.5 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
Camera effective 
pixels:14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor:
1/2.33q  CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, 
Primary color filter
Lens:
Optical 24 k zoom f = 4.5 mm to 108 mm
35 mm film camera conversion:
25 mm to 600 mm (4:3), 
27 mm to 654 mm (still pictures 16:9),
29 mm to 693 mm (motion pictures 16:9),
26 mm to 624 mm (3:2), 
30 mm to 709 mm (1:1)
Wide end: F2.8 to F8.0 
(when recording motion pictures: F2.8 to F11)
Tele end: F5.2 to F8.0 
(when recording motion pictures: F5.2 to F11)
Digital Zoom: Max. 4k
Extended opti cal 
zoom: Max. 50.6k
(When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less)
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Focus range:AF: 30 cm (0.99 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.57 feet) (Tele) to ¶
AF Macro/MF/Intelligent Auto:
1 cm (0.04 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to  ¶
Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above 
settings.
Shutter system:
Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Burst recording Burst speed: Approx. 1.8 pictures/second
Number of 
recordable 
pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), Max. 3 pictures (Fine).
Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected 
as the picture size.]
Number of 
recordable 
pictures:Approx. 15 to 100
Minimum 
illuminance: Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used ）
Shutter speed Still picture: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 
60 seconds
Motion pictures: 1/30 to 1/20000th of a second
Creative Motion Picture Mode
(Manual Exposure/Manual Focus): 1/8 to 1/20000th of a 
second
Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/Shutter-Priority 
AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step,  j3 EV to  i3 EV)
Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
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LCD monitor:3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots)
(field of view ratio about 100%)
(with diopter adjustment  j4 to i 4 diopter)
Flash: Built-in pop up flash
Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 9.5 m (31.16 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON 
(Forced ON/Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction, Forced flash OFF
Microphone: St ere o
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC 
Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
Recording file format Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/RAW, DPOF corresponding
Motion pictures 
with audio: AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG
In terface Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/
audio: NTSC
Audio line output (stereo)
Te r m i n a l
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (14 pin)
[HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC
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Dimensions:Approx. 120.3 mm (W)k79.8 mm (H) k91.9 mm (D)
[4.74 q (W)k 3.14q(H)k 3.62q (D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight): Approx. 498g/1.10 lb (with card and battery)
Approx. 454 g/1.00 lb (excluding card and battery)
Operating 
temperature:
0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RHLanguage select:[ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]
Battery Charger
(Panasonic 
DE-A83B): Information for your safety
Input: 110V to 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.15A
Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A
Equipment mobility:Movable
Battery Pack 
(lithium-ion)
(Panasonic   
DMW-BMB9PP):Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/895 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System
Battery Pack
HDMI mini Cable
Lens Adapter
: MC Protector: ND Filter
PL Filter:
AC Adaptor1
DC Coupler1
Tele Conversion Lens2
Close-up Lens2
Description
Illustration
Accessory# 
DMW-AC8PP DMW-BMB9PP
DMW-DCC6
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30 DMW-LT55
DMW-LC55
DMW-LA5
: DMW-LMC52
: DMW-LND52
 DMW-LPL52:
2
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Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change.¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic 
DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
¢ 2 The lens adapter (optional) is necessary to attach a tele conversion lens or 
close-up lens.
• NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. 
Consult your local dealer.
RP-SDW64GU1K
RP-SDW48GU1K
RP-SDW32GU1K
RP-SDW16GU1K
RP-SDW08GU1K
RP-SDW04GU1K
RP-SDP16GU1K
RP-SDP08GU1K
RP-SDP04GU1K
RP-SDP02GU1K
RP-SDR08GU1A
RP-SDR04GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A Class 10  64 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10  48 GB SDXC Memory Card
Class 10  32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 10  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4  2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2  8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2  4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2  2 GB SD Memory Card
Description
Illustration
Accessory# 
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms. First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day ( )
Night ()
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)     
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA                          
MasterCard         
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory #  Price Each Description Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed 
1. Digital Camera Model #   
Discover          
Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Digital Still Camera ProductsLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) 
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the 
warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which 
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) 
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a 
refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The 
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty 
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and 
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and 
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the 
original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. Product or Part Name
PartsLabor
Digital Still Camera 1 year1 year
CCD 6 months 90 days
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable 
Battery Pack (defective exchange) 90 days Not Applicable
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