Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings 
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
A Rear dial
¢ 1 Recording
¢ 2 Playback
Note
•The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture...

Before Use
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫Lens Cap
•When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of 
the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the 
camera.
Pass the same string 
through the hole on the 
lens cap.
Attach the lens cap.
•Detach the lens cap before turning on the 
camera in the Recording Mode.
•Do not hang or swing around this unit with 
the lens cap string attached.
•Make sure to detach the lens cap when 
turning the power...

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Before Use
∫Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the 
shoulder strap eyelet.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper 
and fasten the shoulder strap.
A Pull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.07 feet) or more.•Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera 
being careful not to twist it.
•Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the 
camera.
•Attach the shoulder...

Before Use
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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
•
Check that the camera is turned off.•Close the flash.
1Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom.2Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops with a click.3Check that the marks A on the lens hood and the lens barrel are aligned.
•Check that the...

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Preparation
PreparationCharging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this 
unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies 
and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be 
used). Panasonic cannot...

Preparation
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Connect the charger to the electrical 
outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket 
and detach the battery after charging is 
completed.
•The...

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Preparation
∫Charging
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long 
time may be longer than normal.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the 
same as above.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD...

Preparation
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∫Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image 
Stabilizer Function is set to [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash...

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Preparation
∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB.  Only the 
maximum recordable...

Preparation
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.•Close the flash.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you...