Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual
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Preparation
•Refer to P 111 for details.
•Refer to P124 for details about the [REC] Mode menu.
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•If the screen is difficult to see because of light...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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Preparation
•Refer to P 111 for details.
•Refer to P124 for details about the [REC] Mode menu.
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
•If the screen is difficult to see because of light...")
- 31 - Preparation •Refer to P 111 for details. •Refer to P124 for details about the [REC] Mode menu. •The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may appear differently on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures. •The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording in Power LCD Mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again. •If the screen is difficult to see because of light...
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•The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.•Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size
setting.
•This cannot be used during Intelligent Auto Mode.
[GUIDE LINE]
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P62)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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•The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.•Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size
setting.
•This cannot be used during Intelligent Auto Mode.
[GUIDE LINE]
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P62)...")
Preparation - 32 - •The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. •Motion picture recording frame display is only an approximation.•Recording frame display may disappear when zooming to Tele depending on the picture size setting. •This cannot be used during Intelligent Auto Mode. [GUIDE LINE] Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P62)...
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Preparation
•If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P76) referring to the histogram (P65) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
•There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close
when taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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Preparation
•If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P76) referring to the histogram (P65) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
•There may be white saturated areas if the distance
between the camera and the subject is too close
when taking pictures with the flash.
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area
directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and...")
- 33 - Preparation •If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P76) referring to the histogram (P65) and then taking the picture again. It may result in a better quality picture. •There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and...
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•Refer to P74 for details.
•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].•[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode•[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or Playback Zoom.•[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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•Refer to P74 for details.
•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].•[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode•[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or Playback Zoom.•[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a...")
Preparation - 34 - •Refer to P74 for details. •Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].•[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode•[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.•[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or Playback Zoom.•[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a...
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Preparation
•Refer to P64 for details.
•The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P77),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P96), [FLASH BURST] (P97) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P101) in Scene
Mode and Burst Mode (P138).
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].•If [HIGHLIGHT] (P33) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white
when the Auto Review function is activated.
•[AUTO REVIEW] does not work when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-34.png "Page 35
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Preparation
•Refer to P64 for details.
•The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P77),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P96), [FLASH BURST] (P97) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P101) in Scene
Mode and Burst Mode (P138).
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].•If [HIGHLIGHT] (P33) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white
when the Auto Review function is activated.
•[AUTO REVIEW] does not work when...")
- 35 - Preparation •Refer to P64 for details. •The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Auto Bracket (P77), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P96), [FLASH BURST] (P97) and [PHOTO FRAME] (P101) in Scene Mode and Burst Mode (P138). •In Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto Review function is fixed to [2SEC.].•If [HIGHLIGHT] (P33) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when the Auto Review function is activated. •[AUTO REVIEW] does not work when...
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•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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•When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
•When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or...")
Preparation - 36 - •When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication system. •When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system. •This will work when the AV cable is connected. x [USB MODE] Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]: Select either [PC] or...
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Preparation
•Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every
1/60 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning
the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
•If the images are not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Preparation
•Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every
1/60 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning
the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
•If the images are not...")
- 37 - Preparation •Interlace method/progressive method i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds. The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images. •If the images are not...
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Preparation - 38 - •Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. •If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card. •If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult...
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Preparation
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•The Stabilizer Function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is
pressed during the [STABILIZER DEMO.].
•In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed.•Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.].• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
~...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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Preparation
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•The Stabilizer Function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is
pressed during the [STABILIZER DEMO.].
•In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed.•Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.].• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
~...")
- 39 - Preparation •If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. •The Stabilizer Function is switched between [ON] and [OFF] every time [MENU/SET] is pressed during the [STABILIZER DEMO.]. •In Playback Mode, [STABILIZER DEMO.] cannot be displayed.•Press [DISPLAY] to close [STABILIZER DEMO.].• [STABILIZER DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.•Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO]. ~...
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Basic
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Mode switching
BasicSelecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture
or motion picture
Turn the camera on.
•The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1.
Switching the mode by rotating the mode
dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust
to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o)
∫Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode (P44)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Program AE Mode (P49)
The subjects...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65499/w300_dmc-fz40_adv_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
Basic
- 40 -
Mode switching
BasicSelecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture
or motion picture
Turn the camera on.
•The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1.
Switching the mode by rotating the mode
dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust
to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o)
∫Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode (P44)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Program AE Mode (P49)
The subjects...")
Basic - 40 - Mode switching BasicSelecting the [REC] Mode, and record still picture or motion picture Turn the camera on. •The power lamp 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part A. •Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) ∫Basic Intelligent Auto Mode (P44) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Program AE Mode (P49) The subjects...