Panasonic Dmc Fz40 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Canceling the Travel Date
The Travel Date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you 
want to cancel the Travel Date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen 
shown in step 
3 or 7, and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
[LOCATION] also will be set to [OFF] automatically when the Travel Date is set to [OFF] in 
step 
3.
Note
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The Travel Date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. 
If you set [WORLD TIME]  (P122) to the [DESTINATION], the Travel Date is calculated using 
the date of the travel destination.
•The Travel Date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure 
date will not be recorded. Even if [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, 
which day of the vacation you took them is not displayed.
•For the date before the departure date, [-] (minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the 
vacation is not recorded.
•If the Travel Date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves 
date change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)
•[TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set for motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite].•[LOCATION] cannot be recorded in the following cases.–When recording motion pictures•[TRAVEL DATE] cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode. Setting of other recording mode will 
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For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27.
You can display the local times at the travel  destinations and record them on the pictures 
you take.
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Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.  (P24)
Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, 
and then press  1.
•When first using the camera after purchasing it, the 
[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears. Press 
[MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in step 
3.
Press 4 to select [HOME], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
A  Current time
B  Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
•If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, 
press  3. Press  3 again to return to the original time.
•The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not 
advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one 
hour.
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Note
•Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.•If [HOME] is already set, c hange only the travel destination.•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination 
area or the home area is displayed.
Press  2/1 to select the area the travel 
destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to 
set.
D Current time of the destination area
E Time difference
•If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel 
destination, press  3. (The time advances by one hour.) 
Press  3 again to return to the original time.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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Using the [REC] Mode menu
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing.  (P211)
[ASPECT RATIO]
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[] : Square aspect ratio
[X ][ Y][ W][ ] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the nu mbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes: 
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ X].
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
∫When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ W].
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ ].
 [PICTURE SIZE]
 (14M) 4320k3240 pixels
 (10M )¢3648k 2736 pixels
 (7M )¢3072k 2304 pixels
 (5M ) 2560k1920 pixels
 (3M )
¢2048k 1536 pixels
 (0.3M ) 640k480 pixels
 (12.5M) 4320k2880 pixels
 (9M )
¢3648k 2432 pixels
 (6M )¢3072k 2048 pixels
 (4.5M )¢2560k 1712 pixels
 (2.5M )¢2048k 1360 pixels
 (0.3M )¢640 k424 pixels
 (10.5M) 4320k2432 pixels
 (7.5M )
¢3648k 2056 pixels
 (5.5M )¢3072k 1728 pixels
 (3.5M )¢2560k 1440 pixels
 (2M )¢1920k 1080 pixels
 (0.2M )¢640 k360 pixels
 (10.5M) 3232k3232 pixels
 (7.5M )
¢2736k 2736 pixels
 (5.5M )¢2304k 2304 pixels
 (3.5M )¢1920k 1920 pixels
 (2.5M )¢1536k 1536 pixels
 (0.2M )¢480 k480 pixels 
						

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Note
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“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”.•A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The 
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be 
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a 
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
•If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.•The Extended Optical Zoom does not work when Macro Zoom is set or in [HIGH SENS.], 
[HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST] and [PHO TO FRAME] in Scene Mode so the picture 
size for [ ] is not displayed.
•You cannot set [PICTURE SIZE] when [QUALITY] is set to [ ].•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.•Refer to P214 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: 
¢ 1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels for each image aspect ratio.
Note
•Refer to P214 for information about the number of recordable pictures.•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a 
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them 
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
•[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ].•[PRINT SET] and [FAVORITE] cannot be set to a picture taken by [ ].
[QUALITY]
[A ]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[› ]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
[] :RAW iFine
 (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is 
simultaneously created.)¢ 1
[] :RAW iStandard (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a standard-equivalent JPEG 
image is simultaneously created.)¢ 1
[] : RAW file (When the image is to be edited with a PC in high quality)¢2 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sens itivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
Applicable modes: 
[AUTO]/
[]/[80]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
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Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Motion Picture Mode.
[AUTO]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•Refer to P78  for details.
For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of 
the subject.
Applicable modes: 
[AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
Note
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Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Motion Picture Mode.
[AUTO]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]
•The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the 
amount of picture noise.
•It is possible to set when the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
  [SENSITIVITY]
ISO sensitivity80 1600
Recording location 
(recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
 [ISO LIMIT SET] 
						

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For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in ot her such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: 
Note
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The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded 
under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ ].
•The White Balance might not be adjusted for the subject where the flash does not reach when 
the flash is used.
•The White Balance is memorized even if the camera is turned off, but [WHITE BALANCE] for 
the Advanced Scene Mode or the Scene Mode is set to [AWB] when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–In Intelligent Auto Mode–In [OUTDOOR PORTRAIT] and [INDOOR PORTRAIT] in [PORTRAIT]–In [SCENERY]–In [OUTDOOR SPORTS] and [INDOOR SPORTS] in [SPORTS]–In [FLOWER] and [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT]–In [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [SUNSET], [FLASH BURST], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], 
[FIREWORKS], [BEACH], [SNOW] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode
–[EXPRESSIVE], [RETRO], [PURE], [ELEGANT], [MONOCHROME], [SILHOUETTE], 
[FILM GRAIN] and [CUSTOM] in My Color Mode
  [WHITE BALANCE]
[AWB] : Automatic adjustment
[V ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[] : When taking pictures with the flash only
[Ñ ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[] :
When using the preset White Balance[]:
[] : When using the preset color temperature setting
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking 
photographs.
1Select [ ] or [ ] and then press  1.2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and 
then press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White 
Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
∫ Finely adjusting the White Balance [ ]
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by 
setting the White Balance.
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You can set from the quick menu.  (P29)1Select [WHITE BALANCE] and then press  1.
•Press  1 again if [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected.
2Press 3/ 4/2/1  to adjust the White Balance and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Note
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If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White 
Balance icon on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder will change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to G _ (green) or M`  (magenta), [_] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
•Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the 
following cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] and [WARM] in 
[COLOR EFFECT].
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 :G _ (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 :M ` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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∫White Balance Bracket
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance Fine 
Adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the 
shutter button is pressed once.
1Press [DISPLAY] in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the 
White Balance” procedure, and press  3/4 /2 /1  to set the 
bracket.
2 /1 :Horizontal (A to B)
3 /4 :Vertical (G i to M j)
2Press [MENU/SET].
Note
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[ ] is displayed in the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when it is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released  when the power has been turned off (including 
Sleep Mode).
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.•White Balance Bracket cannot be set when the [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ], or [ ].•Auto Bracket or Burst will be canceled when White Balance Bracket is set.•White Balance Bracket does not work when recording motion pictures.
∫ Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin color Temperature
∫ Setting the color temperature
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural 
pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured 
as a number in degrees Kelvin. As  the color temperature increases, 
the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature 
decreases, the picture  becomes more reddish.
1Select [ ] and then press  1.2Press  3/4  to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
Note
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You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
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