Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts10 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Names of parts 
(Continued)Attaching the hand strap
 Cursor button
[MENU/SET](menu display/set/finish) (
→32)
Left cursor button (◄) • Self-timer (→53)
Down cursor button ( ▼) • Macro mode ( →56)
Up cursor button ( ▲) • Exposure Compensation ( →58)
Right cursor button (►) • Flash (→54)
 
●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated by ▲▼◄►.
 
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. Release lever 
(→11 )
[LOCK] switch  (→11 )
Card/Battery door (
→11 )
Tripod receptacle  • Ensure that the tripod is stable.
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 
(→95, 97, 101) [DC IN] socket (→95, 97)
 • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (optional).
Loop the hand strap through the hand 
strap eyelet on the camera
 • If the hand strap is loose, it may be trapped 
when opening or closing the terminal cover.
This may cause damage or allow water to enter 
the camera, so make sure that the hand strap is 
not trapped by the terminal cover and attach it 
securely.
Wear it on your hand, and then adjust 
the length
 
●Because the camera sinks in water, wear the hand strap properly when recording 
underwater and hold the camera securely.
 
●Do not swing the camera around or forcibly pull it while the hand strap \
is attached. The 
hand strap may break. 
						

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Attaching the silicone jacket
 Charging the battery
When using the camera in the mountains or close to water, the use of the supplied 
silicone jacket is recommended to prevent the card/battery door or termi\
nal cover 
from opening unexpectedly.
 
●Make sure that the power is off. 
●Attach the silicone jacket in a location with no sand or dust.
Securely attach the silicone 
jacket to the camera
 • Attach the silicone jacket carefully. 
Forcibly attaching the jacket may 
cause damage.
 • Do not loop the hand strap through  the speaker hole.
Speaker hole
 • Be sure to remove foreign objects (such as sand) and moisture (such a\
s seawater) from inside the silicone jacket. If they are not removed before attachin\
g the silicone 
jacket to the camera, they may scratch or dirty the camera. The recommended 
procedure is to remove the silicone jacket from the camera, rinse it in \
water, and then 
wipe off the water droplets with a soft and dry cloth.
 
■Care after using the camera
 • Remove the silicone jacket carefully from the camera. Forcibly removing \
the silicone 
jacket may cause damage.
 • Remove the camera from the silicone jacket and check carefully that no f\
oreign  objects (such as sand) and moisture (such as seawater) are adhered t\
o it.
 • After rinsing the camera in water, wipe off the water droplets with a soft and dry cloth  and dry in a well ventilated and shaded area.
 • Do not dry the camera with hot air, such as from a hair dryer. Deformation may make  the camera inoperable.
 • Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzine, thinn\
er, alcohol  or cleansers.
 • After using the camera, remove the silicone jacket. Do not store the cam\
era for a long  time while the silicone jacket is attached. Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged)
 
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of\
 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protectio\
n to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possib\
ility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advise\
d that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of u\
se of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
 
• 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 batte\
ries 
manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries \
which 
do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any w\
ay 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Insert the battery terminals and 
attach the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On:   Charging in progress 
(approx. 1
10 min. if fully 
depleted)  
Off:  Charging complete 
If light is flashing:  
 •

Charging may take longer 
than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
 • Battery/charger connector is  dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
 
●Plug-in type 
●Inlet typeBattery 
(model-specific)
Charger 
(model-specific)
 
•  The AC 
cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC  input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed 
						

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Charging the battery 
(Continued)
Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and recording time
Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or [LCD MODE] are used frequently\
; or in colder 
climates.
Number of recordable pictures
Approx. 300 pictures
By CIP A standard
Recording time Approx. 150 min
 
●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
 • [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode.
 • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/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 every second recording.
 • Perform a zoom operation every recording (W end  → T end, or T end → W end)
 • Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the  battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer – e.g. to approx. one quarter \
(75 pictures) for 
2-minute intervals under the above conditions.
Playback time Approx. 260 min
The number of recordable pictures or available recording time may vary s\
lightly according 
to battery and usage conditions.
 
●The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery\
 usage. 
Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery h\
as not been 
used in some time. 
 
●The number of recordable pictures and the recording time are reduced in \
the following 
cases.
 • In cold environments or at low temperatures ∗
 • When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD]
∗   A ghost images may appear on the LCD monitor when using the camera in col\
d environments or 
at low temperatures. The battery performance may also drop. Keep the camera and spare battery\
 
warm by placing them in a warm place, such as inside your thermal gear o\
r clothes. The reduced 
performance of the battery or LCD monitor will recover when the temperat\
ure returns to normal.
 
●Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter. 
●Battery will run out if not used for long periods of time, even after be\
ing charged. 
●Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 \
°F to 86 °F)). 
●Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of\
 the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiti\
ng or resulting 
heat generated.
 
●Frequently charging battery is not recommended.
(Frequently charging battery reduces maximum usage time and can cause b\
attery to 
expand.)
 
●Do not disassemble or modify the charger. 
●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching\
 end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.
 
●The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charge\
r is connected to an 
electrical outlet.
 
●When charging:
 • Remove any dirt on connectors of charger and battery with dry cloth.
 • Keep at least 1 m (3.28 feet) away from AM radio (may cause radio interference).
 • Noises may be emitted from inside of charger, but this is not a fault.
 • Remove charger from wall socket after charging (up to 0.1 W consumed if\
 left in place).
 
●Do not use a damaged or dented battery (especially connectors), e.g. b\
y dropping (can 
cause faults). 
						

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nserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
Check that no foreign objects are adhered to the camera. ( →15)
Turn off the power and open 
the card/battery door
Opening and closing the card/battery 
door and terminal cover (→11 )
Slide the [LOCK] switch () in 
the direction of the arrow until 
the red area (
) is visibleThe lock is unlocked.
Slide the release lever () to the 
[LOCK] switch side
The card/battery door opens.
Charged battery (check orientation)
Card (check orientation:  terminals  face LCD)
Do not touch 
terminal
Lever
Insert the battery and card, 
making sure that their 
orientation is correct
 • Battery:  Insert all the way firmly until 
a locking sound is heard, 
and check that the lever is 
hooked over the battery.
 • Card:  Insert all the way firmly until it  clicks.
Close the card/battery door 
properly
While the [LOCK] switch is 
unlocked, push the card/battery 
door closed until it clicks
Lock the [LOCK] switch by 
sliding it in the direction of the 
arrow until the red area is no 
longer visible
 
■To remove
 
• To remove battery:
move lever in direction of arrow.  
• To remove card:
press down in center.
Lever
 
■About the card/battery door
If the card/battery door is opened when the power is on, a warning sound\
s to alert 
against water entering the camera, and the following message is displaye\
d on the LCD 
monitor.
The camera cannot be operated when the card/battery door is open. (Only\
 the Power 
button can be operated.) Close the door properly, making sure that no foreign objects 
are trapped.
 • If any foreign objects are adhered, remove them with the supplied brush.\
 • No messages are displayed when the terminal cover is open. Although camera operations are possible, close the cover properly before using the camer\
a, making 
sure that no foreign objects are trapped.
 
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. 
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this 
product.
 
●Remove battery from camera after use.
 • Store the battery in battery case (supplied).
 
●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until 
the LCD monitor display is completely blank. (Failure to wait may 
cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data\
.)
 
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recy\
cling laws.
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information. 
						

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nserting and removing the card (optional)/
the battery
 (Continued)
 Remaining battery and memory capacity
Pictures remaining ( →118)
Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in \
memory)
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery. ( →23)
When in operation
 (Card) or  (Built-in memory) are illuminated red.
This means that an operation is in progress, such as the recording, read\
ing, deleting, 
or formatting of pictures. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or AC 
adaptor (optional) (this may cause damage to or loss of data).
Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these 
cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operatio\
n again.
 Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in \
memory  if not.
 
■Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
 
●Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory ( →94). 
●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access ti\
me for a card. 
●[QVGA] in [REC QUALITY] can only be available to record motion pictures \
in the built-
in memory.
 
■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB  • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that  your computer and other devices support this type 
of card. 
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported. 
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
 
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device. ( →40)
 
●If the write-protect switch is set to ‘LOCK’, the card cannot be u\
sed to 
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. 
 
●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer 
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to 
be damaged).
 
●Latest information: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
Switch (LOCK) 
						

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The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 
Setting the Clock
Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, 
display order or time display format), and press  ▲▼ to set
Select the 
setting item
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/
PM] for the time display format.
Select the display order for the day, month, and year 
([M/D/Y], [D/M/Y], or [Y/M/D]). 
Change 
the values  and 
settings
 • To cancel → Press .
 • When set to [AM/PM], 0:00 midnight is AM 12:00, and 0:00 noon is PM 12:00.
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press .
 • Turn on power again and check time display. (Time and date can be displayed by pressing [DISPLAY] several times.)
To change time setting
Select [CLOCK SET] from [REC] or [SETUP] menu ( →36), perform  and .
 • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is \
removed,  provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hour\
s 
beforehand.
 
■To set local time at travel destination
[WORLD TIME] ( →72)
 
●Failure to set the date and time will cause the date/time to be improper\
ly printed when 
printing pictures at a digital photo center or when using [TEXT STAMP].
 
●Year can be set between 2000 and 2099. 
●After the time has been set, the date can be printed correctly even if t\
he date is not 
displayed on the camera screen.
Press the Power button
The power is turned on.
If the language select screen is not displayed,
proceed to step 
.
Press [MENU/SET] while the 
message is displayed
Press ▲▼  to select the language, 
and press [MENU/SET]
[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed.
Press ◄  to select [YES], and then 
press [MENU/SET]
Be sure to check the information in 
[PRECAUTIONS], to ensure that the 
waterproof performance is maintained.
 • When [NO] is selected, [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] is displayed. (When the power is 
turned on by holding the Playback button, 
the clock setting screen is not displayed.)
Press ◄►  to check the 
waterproof precautions, and at the 
final screen (11/11), press [MENU/
SET]
The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message 
appears.
Press [MENU/SET] 
						

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Setting the menu
Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [R\
EC] menu 
and [PLAYBACK] menu.
 
■About the menu screen
Buttons used in menu operations: [MENU/SET]: Cursor button:  (Delete) button
Menu screen configuration
: Menu type: Operation guide: Menu items
 
■Menu operation flowExample:  Changing [LCD MODE] in the [SETUP] menu in [NORMAL PICTURE] 
Mode (→46)
Displaying the menu screenOperations: [MENU/SET]Press [MENU/SET]
The menu screen is displayed.
Selecting the menu type ( →34)
Operations: ◄→▲▼→►Display the [SETUP] menu
 Press ◄  Press ▼  to select the 
[SETUP] menu Press ►
The background color 
changes. Moves to the [SETUP] menu 
icon.
Select the item
Operations: ▲▼→►Press ▲▼  to select [LCD MODE]
:  Pages
The pages can also be selected with the zoom 
button.
Press ►  to display the settings
: Settings: Selected setting
Changing the settings
Main operations:  ▲▼→[MENU/SET]Press ▲▼  to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]
The selected setting is set.
 • To cancel → Press  (delete) button
Exiting the menu screen Operations: [MENU/SET]Press [MENU/SET]
The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen.
 
●The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode. 
●The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. 
●In Recording Mode, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the sh\
utter button 
halfway. 
						

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Setting the menu
 (Continued)
 Menu type
 [REC] menu (Recording Mode only)
Changing picture preferences (→73 - 79)
 • Enables you to specify color, Sensitivity, pixel level, and other settings. 
 • In [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode, the icon is 
.
 [SETUP] menu 
Making the camera more convenient to use (→36 - 41)  • Enables you to specify settings related to usability. Adjust the Clock, change the Beep sounds, and so on.
 [PLAYBACK] menu (Playback Mode only)
Using your pictures  (→87 - 94)
 • Enables you to specify picture protection, cropping, and printing  settings for pictures you have taken.
 
●Settings items displayed vary depending on Recording Mode.


Using Quick menu
Recording menu items can be called up easily.
In Recording Mode, display the 
Quick menu
Press the button until the Quick menu is 
displayed
Press ◄►  to select a Quick menu 
item (
)
Press ▲▼  to select a setting ()
: Selected Quick menu item: Selected setting
Press [MENU/SET]
The Quick menu closes and the monitor 
returns to the previous screen. 
						

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 Using the [SETUP] menuFor details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (
→32)
ItemSettings, Notes
[PRECAUTIONS]
Display the precautions 
for preventing water from 
entering the camera.( →9)The precautions that should be checked in advance to 
maintain the waterproof performance are displayed.
 • If the waterproof precautions are not read to the end once after 
purchasing the camera, they are displayed every time the power 
is turned on. If [MENU/SET] is pressed at the final screen (11/11), 
the precautions are not displayed from the next time you turn on 
the power. To check the precautions again, display it from this 
menu.
 [CLOCK SET]
Set the date and time. 
(→30) Set time, date, and display format.
[WORLD TIME]
Set the local time at 
travel destination. ( →72) [DESTINATION]: Set the local time at travel destination.
 [HOME]: Set date and time at home area.
[TRAVEL DATE]
Record the number of 
days elapsed in your 
travels. (→71) [TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]
/[SET] (Register departure and return dates.)
[LOCATION]
[OFF] /[SET] (Input name of destination.) ( →80)
[BEEP]
Change or mute the 
beep/shutter sounds. [BEEP LEVEL]// : Mute/Low/High
[BEEP TONE]
 // : Change beep tone.
[SHUTTER VOL.]
// : Mute/Low/High
[SHUTTER TONE]
// : Change shutter tone.
For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (
→32)
Make general camera settings such as adjusting the Clock, extending the \
battery life, and 
changing the Beep sounds.
[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [AUTO POWER OFF] are important for Clock 
setting and battery life. Please check these before use.
Item Settings, Notes
 
[VOLUME]
Adjust volume of sound 
from speakers (7 levels). 0 • • [LEVEL3] • • [LEVEL6]  • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when 
connected to TV. (We recommend setting camera 
volume to 0)
 
[LCD MODE]
Make LCD monitor easier 
to see. [OFF]: 
Normal (cancel setting)
 [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
 [POWER  LCD]:Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use).
 [HIGH ANGLE]: Makes screen easier to see when taking pictures from 
high positions. (becomes harder to see from the front)
 • [AUTO POWER LCD] is disabled in the following situations.  During Playback Mode or menu screen display, or when 
connected to computer/printer.
 • [POWER LCD] will be deactivated if no operations are performed  for 30 seconds while recording. (Brightness can be restored by 
pressing any button)
 • [HIGH ANGLE] will be canceled when power is turned off or  when [AUTO POWER OFF] is activated.
 • Because the picture shown on the LCD monitor screen  emphasizes brightness, some subjects may look different than 
their actual appearance, but this will not affect the recorded 
picture.
 • Block out sunlight (with hand, etc.) if reflection makes screen  difficult to see.
 • [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] are not available in  Playback Mode.
 • Selecting [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] will reduce the  number of pictures available and battery life.
[DISPLAY SIZE]
Change the display size 
of the menu. [STANDARD]
/[LARGE] 
						

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For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→32) Using the [SETUP] menu (Continued)
For details about the setting procedure in the [SETUP] menu. (→32)
ItemSettings, Notes
 
[RESET]
Reset to the default 
settings. [RESET REC. SETTINGS?]
[YES]/[NO]
[RESET SETUP PARAMETERS?]
[YES]/[NO]
 • Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following: 
-   Age in years/months and names in Scene Modes 
[BABY] and [PET]
- [TRAVEL DATE]
- [WORLD TIME]
- [FAVORITE] in [PLAYBACK] menu (set to [OFF])
- [ROTATE DISP.] (set to [ON])
 • Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset.
 • Camera movement may be audible as the lens function  is reset. This is not a fault.
 
[USB MODE]
Select communication 
method for when 
connecting camera to a 
computer or printer with 
USB connection cable. [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)] each time you connect to 
a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer
 [PictBridge (PTP)]:  Select when connecting to a  PictBridge-compatible printer
 [PC]: Select when connecting to a computer
[VIDEO OUT]∗
Change the video output 
format when connected 
to a TV, etc. (Playback 
Mode only). [NTSC]/[PAL]
 • Operates when AV cable is connected. 
∗    PAL video out is not available on the version DMC-TS10P sold in the U.S. and the 
version DMC-TS10PC sold in Canada.
Item Settings, Notes
[FOCUS ICON]
Change the focus icon.  /  /  /  /  / 
 [AUTO POWER OFF]
The camera turns off 
automatically after a 
specified period of 
inactivity. [OFF]
/[2 MIN.]/[5 MIN.]/[10 MIN.]
 • Not used in the following situations. When an AC adaptor (optional) is used, when connected 
to a computer or printer, during motion picture recording 
or playback, and during Slide Shows or demos  
 •
Specific periods apply in the following situations.  [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode: [5 MIN.], and when a Slide 
Show is paused: [10 MIN.]
[AUTO REVIEW]
Automatically display 
still pictures immediately 
after taking them. [OFF]: 
No auto review
[1 SEC.]/[2 SEC.]:   Automatically display for 1 or 2 
seconds.
[HOLD]:   Auto review screen remains until a button (other 
than the [DISPLAY] button) is pressed
 • Fixed to [2 SEC.] in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode.
 • Auto review occurs immediately after still pictures taken  in [BURST] mode and in the Scene Modes [SELF 
PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], and 
[PHOTO FRAME], regardless of settings.
 • Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed.