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 (P33, 36, 48, 54, 55, 56, 
57, 131)
18 Playback button (P48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 
124)
19 [DISPLAY] button (P36, 48, 55)
[LCD MODE] button (P56)
20 [FUNC] button (P91)
21 Delete button (P49)
22 Cursor buttons
3/ISO (P78)
2/AF mode (P60)
1/Metering mode (P81)
4/WB (White balance) (P75)
23 [MENU/SET] button (P24)
14
587 63 2
AFL
AELAFS
AFCMF13
14
20 212
3
22 15 10 911
17 19 18
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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)
37 [REMOTE] socket (P127)
38 Terminal door
39 Card door (P22)
40 DC cable cover (P128)
∫Lens
“LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14–50 mm/
F3.8–5.6/ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
41 Lens surface
42 Zoom ring (P47, 97, 98)
43 Focus ring (P45, 62)
44 [O.I.S.] switch (P14)
45 Contact point
46 Lens fitting mark (P14)
∫Battery charger/AC adaptor (P18, 128)
47 Power input socket [AC IN]
48 [CHARGE] indicator
49 Power output socket [DC OUT]
50 Battery holder
25
26
27 2932 2827
24
31 30
33 3534
37
38
36
39
40
43 42 41444546
47
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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 180o
2270o
About the Lens
You can use the supplied lens or a lens that 
is compatible with the lens mount standard 
for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds 
Mount)” with this unit.
Select a lens that matches the scene being 
recorded and your use of the pictures.
If you use a lens other than a dedicated 
interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be 
activated and accurate metering is not 
possible. Also, some functions will not work.
∫“Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the 
“Four Thirds System”.
These are interchangeable lenses newly 
developed specifically for the optical design 
requirements of digital cameras.
∫
Using a lens other than the supplied lens Depending on the type of lens, you may 
not be able to use some functions such as 
contrast AF (P58), the direction detection 
function (P35) and OIS mode (P96).
 The available flash range etc. differs 
depending on the aperture value of the 
lens you are using.
 Take some test pictures with the lens you 
are using.
 The camera automatically switches to 
phase difference AF [ ] (P59) if you 
use a lens that does not support contrast 
AF (P58) even if [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) 
in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to 
[ ] (P58). Check the following for 
compatible lenses. 
∫Lenses that support contrast AF and 
the direction detection function
(As of October 2007)
1
2
3
The compatible lenses are L-RS014050 
(supplied lens) and L-RS014150 
(November 2007 planned release).
Refer to the catalog, website etc. for the 
latest information.
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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 attach the lens when 
holding it at an angle to the camera 
body as the lens mount may get 
scratched.
Check that the lens is attached 
correctly.
3Detach the lens cap.
∫Optical image stabilizer
The supplied lens has an optical image 
stabilizer function.
The optical image stabilizer function is set 
for activation when the lens is attached to 
the camera body.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
 You can change the optical image 
stabilizer mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or 
[MODE3] using [OIS MODE] in the [REC] 
mode menu. (P96) It is set to [MODE1] at 
the time of purchase.
 We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch 
to [OFF] when using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] 
switch is set to [OFF], [ ] is displayed 
on the LCD monitor.
A
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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 carry the 
camera, attach the lens cap to protect the 
surface of the lens.
 Detach the lens cap before taking 
pictures.
 Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the 
lens rear cap and the body cap.
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.
Insert the lens hood on the lens 
with the short sides at the top and 
bottom and then turn it in the 
direction of the arrow until it 
clicks.
AFit to the mark.
D
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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 screen may turn dark (vignetting 
effect) and the control of the flash may be 
disabled because the photo flash may be 
obscured by the lens hood. We 
recommend detaching the lens hood.
 When using the AF assist lamp in the 
dark, detach the lens hood.
 For details on how to attach the MC 
protector and the PL filter, refer to P126.
Attaching the Strap
1Pass the strap through the strap 
eyelet on the camera body.
AEyepiece cap
Attach the strap so that the side with 
the eyepiece cap attached to it is near 
the Viewfinder.
2Pass the end of the strap through 
the ring in the direction of the 
arrow and then pass it through 
the stopper.
3Pass the end of the strap through 
the hole on the other side of the 
stopper.
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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 focus.
Attach the eyepiece cap so that light does 
not enter the Viewfinder and prevent 
accurate exposure when taking pictures 
with Live View (P54) or the Self-timer (P74) 
and when using the remote shutter 
(DMW-RSL1; optional) (P127).
∫Attaching the eyepiece cap
1Slide the eye cup from the bottom to 
detach it.
2Slide the eyepiece cap from the top.
The eyepiece cap is attached to the 
strap.
∫Attaching the eye cup
Slide the eye cup from the top.
 Be careful not to lose the eye cup.
 Consult the dealer if you lose the eye cup 
(VYQ4130).
 Keep the eyepiece cap out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
 Keep the eye cup out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
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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 out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
Charging the Battery 
with the Charger
 The battery is not charged when the 
camera is shipped. Charge the battery 
before use.
1Connect the AC cable.
The battery cannot be charged when 
the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional) is 
connected to the AC adaptor.
2Align the battery with the marks 
on the charger and then place it 
straight into the charger. Check 
that it is firmly attached.
Charging starts when the [CHARGE] 
indicator A lights green.
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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 period of time after being charged. 
Recharge the battery when it is 
exhausted.
 The battery can be charged even if it is 
not fully discharged.
 Use the dedicated charger and battery.
 Use the charger indoors.
 Do not disassemble or modify the 
charger.
 The battery charger is in the standby 
condition when the AC cable is 
connected. The primary circuit is always 
“live” as long as the power cord is 
connected to an electrical outlet.
About the Battery 
(charging/number of recordable 
pictures)
∫Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on 
the screen.
 The battery indication turns red and blinks. 
(The status indicator blinks when the LCD 
monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or 
replace it with fully charged battery.
[This does not appear when using the AC 
adaptor. (P128)]
∫The battery life
The number of recordable pictures 
when using the Viewfinder
(By CIPA standard in program AE mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 Temperature: 23oC (73.4oF)/
Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
¢
 Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 
(128 MB).
 Using the supplied battery.
 Using the supplied lens.
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the 
camera is turned on. (When the optical 
image stabilizer function is set to 
[MODE1])
Recording once every 30 seconds with 
full flash every second recording.
 Turn the camera off every 10 recordings.
¢The number of recordable pictures 
decreases in Auto power LCD mode or 
Power LCD mode. (P56)
 CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & 
Imaging Products Association”.
A
Number of 
recordable 
picturesApprox. 450 pictures 
(Approx. 225 min)
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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.
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
 The battery is over discharged 
(discharged excessively). In a while, the 
[CHARGE] indicator will light up and 
normal charging will start.
 The battery temperature is excessively 
high or low. The charging time will be 
longer than normal. Also, charging may 
not be completed.
 When the operating time of the camera 
becomes extremely short even after properly 
charging the battery, the life of the battery 
may have expired. Buy a new battery. 
∫Charging conditions
 Charge the battery in a temperature 
between 10oC to 35oC. (50oF to 95oF). 
(The battery temperature should also be 
the same.)
 The performance of the battery may 
temporarily deteriorate and the operating 
time may become shorter in low 
temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/
snowboarding).
 The battery may swell and its operating 
time may become shorter as the number 
of times it is charged increases. For long 
term battery use, we recommend you do 
not frequently charge the battery before it 
is exhausted. The number of recordable pictures 
varies depending on the recording 
interval time. If the recording interval 
time becomes longer, the number of 
recordable pictures decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every 
2 minutes, the number of recordable 
pictures decreases to about 120.]
Number of 
recordable 
picturesApprox. 280 pictures 
(Approx. 140 min)
Playback timeApprox. 280 min
Charging timeApprox. 140 min
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