Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc L10 Operating Instructions

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Names of the 
Components
∫Camera body
1 Front dial (P41, 42, 45, 51)
2 AF assist lamp (P106)
Self-timer indicator (P74)
3 Flash (P64)
4 Mirror
5 Lens fitting mark (P14)
6 Mount
7 Lens lock pin
8 Lens release button (P15)9 [LIVE VIEW] button (P34, 54)
10 Eye cup (P17)
11 Viewfinder (P32, 35, 131)
12 Diopter adjustment dial (P35)
13 Focus mode lever (P36, 40, 45, 58, 60, 
62)
14 [AFL/AEL] button (P69)
15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P24)
16 Rear dial (P42, 44, 51, 52, 116)
17 LCD monitor...

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24 Flash Open Lever (P64)
25 Drive mode lever
Single (P36):
Burst (P71):
Auto bracket (P72):
Self-timer (P74):
26 Shutter button (P36)
27 Strap eyelet (P16)
28 Focus distance reference mark (P46)
29 Hot shoe (P125)
30 Mode dial (P25)
31 Status indicator (P24)
32 [FILM MODE] button (P93)
33 Battery door (P21)
34 Open/Close lever (P21)
35 Tripod receptacle
 When you use a tripod, make sure it is 
stable when the camera is attached to 
it.
36 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P118, 120, 124)
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Rotating the LCD 
monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, 
the LCD monitor is set inside the frame of 
the camera body. Move the LCD monitor in 
the directions shown in the figure below.
1Open the LCD monitor opening knob 
A with your finger.
2It can be rotated 180o forwards.
 It can only be rotated 90o towards you.
3Return the monitor to its original 
position.
 Refer to the following for details on 
how to rotate the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor rotation direction
1Maximum...

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Attaching/Detaching 
the Lens
 Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
∫Attaching a lens to the camera body
1Turn the lens rear cap A and the 
body cap B in the direction of the 
arrow to detach them.
Do not put your hands inside the mirror. 
2Align the lens fitting marks C 
(red marks) on the camera body 
and the lens and then rotate the 
lens in the direction of the arrow 
until it clicks.
Do not press the lens release button 
when you attach a lens.
Do not try to...

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∫Detaching a lens from the camera 
body
 Check that the camera is turned off.
1Attach the lens cap.
2Press the lens release button D 
while turning the lens as far as 
possible in the direction of the 
arrow to detach it.
Always attach the body cap to the 
camera body so that dirt or dust does 
not get inside.
Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens 
contact point does not get scratched.
 Change lenses where there is not a lot of 
dirt or dust.
 When you turn the camera off or...

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∫Temporarily storing the lens hood
1Turn the lens hood in the 
direction of the arrow to detach it.
2Reverse the lens hood and then 
attach it in the same way as 
shown previously.
Attach the lens cap.
When temporarily storing the lens 
hood, check that it is firmly attached 
and that it does not appear in the 
picture.
 Hold the short sides of the lens hood 
when attaching or detaching it.
 When taking pictures with the flash with 
the lens hood attached, the lower portion 
of the...

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4Pull the other side of the strap 
and then check that it will not 
come out.
Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach 
the other side of the strap.
 Be sure to follow the steps and attach the 
strap correctly.
 Check that the strap is firmly attached to 
the camera.
 Attach the strap so that the “L
UMIX” LOGO 
is on the outside.
Attaching the Eyepiece 
Cap
When taking pictures with your eye 
removed from the Viewfinder, light may 
enter the Viewfinder and affect the 
exposure and...

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Attaching the 
Magnifier Eye Cup
You can magnify the field of view of the 
Viewfinder by 1.2 times. 
This makes it easier to fix the focus when 
taking pictures with manual focus and 
taking close-up pictures.
∫Attaching the magnifier eye cup
1Slide the eye cup from the bottom to 
detach it.
2Slide the magnifier eye cup from the 
top.
∫Attaching the eye cup
Slide the eye cup from the top.
 Keep the magnifier eye cup out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
 Keep the eye cup...

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3Detach the battery after charging 
is completed.
Charging is completed when the 
[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after 
about 140 minutes).
 Do not use any other AC cables except 
the supplied one.
 After charging is completed, be sure to 
disconnect the AC cable from the 
electrical outlet.
 The battery becomes warm after using it 
and during and after charging. The 
camera also becomes warm during use. 
This is not a malfunction.
 The battery will be exhausted if left for a 
long...

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The number of recordable pictures 
when using the LCD monitor (Live View)
(The conditions are the same as the 
CIPA standard.)
Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and the 
playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions of the unit and the 
storing conditions of the battery.
∫Charging
Charging time and number of recordable 
pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BLA13PP) are the same as above.
 The [CHARGE] indicator lights when 
charging starts....