Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts10 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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Printing
 (Continued) 
Viewing on TV screen
 Making print settings on the camera
(Make settings before selecting [PRINT START])
Select itemSelect setting
Item
Settings
[PRINT WITH 
DATE] [OFF]/[ON]
[NUM.OF 
PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[PAPER 
SIZE]
 (printer takes priority)
[L/3.5”×5”]    (89×127 mm)
[2L/5”×7”]     (127×178 mm)
[POSTCARD]  (100×148 mm)
[16:9]          (101.6×180.6 mm)
[A4]             (210 ×297 mm) [A3]             (297×420 mm)
[10×15 cm]
    (100×150 mm)
[4”×6”]        (101.6×152.4 mm)
[8”×10”]        (203.2 ×254 mm)
[LETTER]     (216×279.4 mm)
[CARD SIZE]   (54×85.6 mm)
[PAGE 
LAYOUT]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
 
●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. 
●To arrange  ‘2 pictures’ or  ‘4 pictures’ in the same still pictures, set the 
number of prints for the still pictures to 2 or 4.
 
●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
 
●[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM.OF PRINTS] are not shown when you have 
selected [PRINT SET] settings.
 
●Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending 
on the shop or printer used. 
 
●When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the 
printer (printer settings may be prioritized). You can view still pictures and motion 
pictures on a TV by connecting the camera to 
your TV with the AV cable (supplied).
 
●Also consult TV operating manual.
Getting Ready:  • Complete the [TV ASPECT] setting.
 • Turn off both the camera and television. 
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
 
●Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on camera
Press the Playback button
 
■When using TVs with an SD card slot
Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot
 • Still pictures only can be played back.
 • When using SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card \
in equipment compatible with the particular format.
 
●Do not use any other AV cables except the one supplied. 
●You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC 
or PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in [SETUP] menu. (PAL video out is not 
available on the version DMC-TS10P sold in the U.S. and the version DMC-TS10PC 
sold in Canada.)
 
●[LCD MODE] setting is not reflected on TV. 
●Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen. 
●Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. 
●If aspect ratios are incorrect or if the top and bottom of the picture a\
re cut off on 
widescreen or high-definition televisions, change the screen mode settin\
gs on the TV 
side.
Check socket direction and insert straight in. 
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
AV cable
(always use cable supplied)Yellow: To video socket
White: To audio socket  
						

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Press the [DISPLAY] button to change display (→19, 52). 
List of LCD monitor displays
In recordingIn playback
Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary.
1Recording Mode (→43)
Flash Mode (→54)
Optical Image Stabilizer ( →78)
Jitter alert (→46)
Macro recording ( →56)
2AF area (→46)3Focus (→46)4Picture Size (→73)5Battery capacity (→29)6Number of recordable pictures ( →118)7Save destination ( →28)8Recording state9Travel date (→71)10Exposure Compensation ( →58)
Aperture value /
Shutter speed (→46)
ISO Sensitivity (→74)
Focus range
Zoom (→48) 
Macro Zoom (→57) 
11LCD Mode ( →37)12Burst Mode (→77)
13White Balance ( →75)
ISO Sensitivity (→74)
Color Mode ( →78)
14Recording quality ( →70)15Remaining recording time ( →69)
RXXhXXmXXs ∗
16Self-timer Mode (→53)17Elapsed recording time (
→69)18Travel elapsed days (→71)
Name (→63)
Travel Location ( →71)
Age in years/months ( →63)
Current date/time
19AF Assist Lamp (→79)20Audio recording (for motion pictures)
∗   [h], [m] and [s] indicate ‘hour’, ‘minute’ and 
‘second’. 1
Playback Mode (
→83)
Protected picture (→93)
Favorites (→91)
Text stamped display (→87)
2Picture Size (→73)3Battery capacity (→29)4Folder/File number ( →50, 96)
Picture number/Total pictures ( →50)
Motion picture recording time/
Elapsed playback time ( →82)
XXhXXmXXs ∗
Save destination ( →28)
5Recording information6Favorites settings (→91) 
7Recorded date and time
Travel location name ( →71)
Name (→63)
World time setting (→72)
8Recording information
Age in years/months ( →63)
9Travel elapsed days (→71)10LCD Mode (→37)11Color Mode ( →78)12Quantity of pictures to print (→92)13Motion pictures ( →82)
Cable disconnection warning icon 
(→97)
∗   [h], [m] and [s] indicate ‘hour’, ‘minute’ and 
‘second’.
12
11 19 20
6
7
8
9
10 18
1 2
13 1
13 4
5
6
12
11
10 9
8 23
15
16
17
34 5
14
7 
						

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monit\
or.Message displays
[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
 
●A MultiMediaCard was inserted.
  →  Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. 
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED]
 
●Unlock the write-protect switch on the card. ( →28)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
 
●Take pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
 
●Release the protection before deleting, etc. ( →93)
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]     [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]
 
●Non-DCF pictures ( →50) cannot be deleted.
  →  Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera to 
erase the card. (→40) 
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
 
●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. 
●More than 999 pictures have been set as [FAVORITE]. 
●The number of pictures allowing [TEXT STAMP] or [RESIZE] (multiple settings) at once has been 
exceeded.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
 
●Pictures that do not conform to DCF standards cannot be used for [PRINT SET] and [TEXT 
STAMP]. 
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]     [SYSTEM ERROR]
 
●The lens is not working correctly. 
  →   Turn on power again.
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still rem\
ains)
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]     [COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
 
●Pictures cannot be copied in the following cases:
  →  Picture of same name already exists in built-in memory when copying from\
 card.
  →  File is not of DCF standard.
  →  Picture taken or edited on a different device.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]     [NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE CARD]
 
●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy\
 pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the cap\
acity of the card becomes full.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR]     [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
 
●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc.
  → Reformat directly using camera. Data will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]     [FORMAT THIS CARD?]
 
●The card format cannot be used with this camera.
  →   Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. ( →40)
[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN]     [TRY ANOTHER CARD]
 
●Access to card has failed.
  → Insert card again.
 
●Try with a different card.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR]     [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
 
●Card is not of SD standard.  
●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Mem\
ory Cards are 
supported. 
[READ ERROR]/[WRITE ERROR]     [PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
 
●Data read has failed.
  → Check whether card has been inserted correctly ( →26).
 
●Data write has failed.
  → Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again.\
 
●Card may possibly be damaged. 
●Try with a different card. 
						

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Message displays
 (Continued) 
Q&A  Troubleshooting
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING 
SPEED OF THE CARD]
 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of ‘Class 6’ or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is 
low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. \
( →40)
 
●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain ca\
rds.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
 
●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.
  →   Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [FORMAT] on the camera. ( →40)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]     [PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]
 
●AV cable is connected to camera.
  →   To remove message immediately  → Press [MENU/SET].
  →   To change aspect ratio  → Change [TV ASPECT] (→40).
 
●USB connection cable is only connected to camera.
  → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
 
●Use a genuine Panasonic battery. 
●Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty.
  → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]
 
●The battery level is low.
  → Charge the battery before use. ( →23)
[BATTERY COVER OPEN]     
[CHECK THAT NO SAND, HAIR, OR OTHER OBJECTS ARE ON THE DOOR SEAL.]
 
●The card/battery door is open. The camera cannot be operated when the card/battery door is open. 
●Close the door properly, making sure that no foreign objects are trapped.
Try checking these items (→107 - 113) first.
If the problem persists, performing [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu may reso\
lve the issue.
(Note that except for some items such as [CLOCK SET], all settings are \
returned to their 
values from the time of purchase.) (→39)
Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. 
●Battery is not inserted correctly (→26), or needs recharging.
The power cuts off during use. 
●Battery needs recharging. 
●Camera is set to [AUTO POWER OFF]. ( →38)
  → Press the Power button to turn the power on again. 
Recording
Cannot record pictures. 
●The camera is in Playback Mode.
  → Press the Playback button to switch to Recording Mode.
 
●Built-in memory/card is full.  → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures ( →51).
Cannot record to cards. 
●Do not format cards on other equipment.
  → Please format cards with this camera. (→40)
 
●For details about compatible cards. ( →28)
Recording capacity is low. 
●Battery needs recharging .
  → Use a fully charged battery (not sold pre-charged). ( →23)
  →  If you leave the power on, the battery will be depleted. Turn the power off frequently by using 
[AUTO POWER OFF] ( →38) etc.
 
●Please check the recording picture capacity for cards and built-in memor\
y. ( →118)
Recorded pictures look white. 
●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.).
  → Clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Lens is foggy (→7).
  →If condensation occurs, try the following things:
  -   Turn the camera off, and leave it for about 2 hours in a place with constant ambient tempe\
rature. 
The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera gets\
 close to the ambient 
temperature.
  -   If the fog does not disappear, it may help to open the card/battery door or terminal cover for 
about 2 hours, avoiding places with high temperature and humidity. (Do not open or close 
around water)
  → When moving between places of different temperature or humidity, place camera into a plastic 
bag and allow to adjust to conditions before use.
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. 
●Pictures taken in dark locations, or bright subjects (snow, bright conditions, etc.) occupy 
most of the screen. (Brightness of LCD monitor may differ from that of \
actual picture) 
  → Adjust the exposure ( →58). 
						

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Q&A
  Troubleshooting (Continued)
Recording (continued)
2-3 pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. 
●The camera is set to use [BURST] ( →77) or [HI-SPEED BURST] ( →64) or [FLASH BURST] ( →65) Scene 
Modes.
Focus not aligned correctly. 
●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varie\
s according to Recording 
Mode.)
 
●Subject outside of focus range. 
●Caused by jitter or subject movement ( →74, 78).
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. 
●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer i\
s less effective.
  → Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body.
  → Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] and [SENSITIVITY] to [ 
 ]. ( →49, 74)
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. 
●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low.
  (Default [SENSITIVITY] setting is [  ] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
  → Lower [SENSITIVITY] ( →74).
  → Set [COLOR MODE] to [NATURAL] ( →78).
  → Take pictures in brighter locations.
 
●Camera set to [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Modes. 
  (Picture becomes slightly coarser in response to high sensitivity)
Pictures appear dark or have poor coloring. 
●Colors may appear unnatural due to the effects of light source.
  → Use [WHITE BALANCE] to adjust the coloring. ( →75)
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. 
●Taking pictures under fluorescent lighting may require a faster shutter s\
peed and result in slightly 
changed brightness or coloring, but this is not a fault.
Red banding may appear on the LCD monitor or part or the entire 
screen may have a reddish tint, when recording or pressing the shutter 
button halfway.
 
●This is a characteristic of CCD and may appear if subject contains brigh\
ter 
areas. Some blurring may occur around these areas, but this is not a fau\
lt. This 
will be recorded in motion pictures, but not in still pictures.
 
●We recommend keeping the screen away from strong light sources such as 
sunlight when taking pictures.
Motion picture recording stops midway. 
●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and \
recording may end midway. 
●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class ∗
 of ‘Class 6’ or higher. 
  ∗
  SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. 
 
●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of ‘Class 6’ or faster, the data writing speed is 
low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. \
( →40)
LCD monitor 
LCD monitor dims during Motion picture recording. 
●LCD monitor may dim if continuing Motion picture recording for long peri\
ods.
Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. 
●After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture can be recorded. (Approx. 6 seconds (Max.) 
when recording to the built-in memory)
Brightness is unstable. 
●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway.
  (Does not affect recorded picture.)
Monitor flickers indoors. 
●Monitor may flicker after turning on (prevents influence from fluoresce\
nt lighting).
Monitor is too bright/too dark. 
●Camera set to [LCD MODE] (→37).
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distort\
ed when 
touched.
 
●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures, so\
 there is no need to worry.
Date/age is not displayed. 
●Current date, travel elapsed days ( →71), and names and age in [BABY] and [PET] ( →63) Scene Modes 
are only displayed for approx. 5 sec. when the camera is turned on, afte\
r these settings are made, 
or after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, etc. They cannot be always displayed.
Flash
No flash emitted. 
●Flash set to [FORCED FLASH OFF]  (→54). 
●When set to [AUTO] , flash may not be emitted in certain conditions. 
●Flash is disabled in the Scene Modes [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SUNSET], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], [FIREWORKS], [STARRY SKY], and [AERIAL PHOTO], and when [BURST] is used. 
 
●No flash is emitted when recording a motion picture.
Multiple flashes are emitted. 
●Red-Eye Reduction is active ( →54). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes from appearing red.) 
●The Scene Mode is set to [FLASH BURST].
Playback
Pictures have been rotated. 
●[ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
(Automatically rotates pictures from portrait to landscape. Some pictur\
es taken facing up or facing 
down may be interpreted as being portrait.)
  → Set [ROTATE DISP.] to [OFF]. ( →91)
Cannot view pictures. 
●Press the Playback button.  
●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures are played from card i\
f inserted, from built-in 
memory if card is not inserted).
 
●Camera set to [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY].
  → Set Playback Mode to [NORMAL PLAY] (→83). 
						

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Q&A
  Troubleshooting (Continued)
Playback (continued)
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black. 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with l\
ow battery.
  → Use [FORMAT] to delete ( →40).
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. 
●Picture edited on computer or taken with a different device. 
●[CLOCK SET] is incorrect (→30).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copie\
d to computer and then 
back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. 
●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white r\
ound spots may 
appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust i\
n the air. This is 
not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their posi\
tion 
differ in every picture.
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] is shown on the screen. 
●The still pictures may have been recorded with another device. If so, th\
ey may be displayed with 
poor picture quality. 
Blackened red areas in recorded pictures. 
●When digital red-eye correction (, , ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has 
skin-colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction\
 function may blacken the red 
areas.
  →  We recommend setting the Flash Mode to 
,  or , or [RED-EYE REMOVAL] to [OFF] 
before recording.
Sounds of camera operations will be recorded in motion pictures. 
●Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts \
lens aperture during 
Motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures recorded on this camera cannot be played on other device\
s.  
●Motion pictures (Motion JPEG) recorded with this camera may not be pla\
yed on digital cameras of 
other manufacturers. Additionally, motion pictures recorded with this camera cannot be played on 
Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras sold before July 2008. (However, motion pictures recorded with 
LUMIX digital cameras sold before this date can be played on this camera\
.) 
TV, computer, printer
No image appear on TV. Image blurred or not colored. 
●Not connected correctly. ( →101) 
●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input.  
●The television does not support the type of card used. 
TV screen display different to LCD monitor. 
●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV. 
●Card is inserted into TV.
  →  Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), and then access Playback Mode on 
the camera. (→101)
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. 
●Check [TV ASPECT] settings (→40).
Cannot send pictures to computer. 
●Not connected correctly ( →95). 
●Check whether computer has recognized camera. 
●Set [USB MODE] to [PC] ( →39).
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). 
●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.
I want to play computer pictures on my camera. 
●Use the supplied software ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy pictures from computer to camera. 
Cannot print when connecting to printer. 
●Printer not compatible with PictBridge. 
●Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] ( →39). 
Cannot get the date printing.  
●Make date printing settings before printing.
  → In shop: Make [PRINT SET] settings ( →92), and request printing ‘with dates’.
  → With printer: Make [PRINT SET] settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.
  → With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.
 
●Use [TEXT STAMP] before printing (→87).
Edges cut off pictures when printing. 
●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before pri\
nting.
  (Consult printer operating manual.)
 
●The pictures were recorded in  aspect ratio. 
  → If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed. 
						

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Q&A
  Troubleshooting (Continued)
 Others
[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the power is turned on. 
●If the waterproof precautions are not read to the end once after purchas\
ing 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 pow\
er. ( →9)
Menu not displayed in desired language. 
●Change [LANGUAGE] setting (→41).
Camera rattles if shaken. 
●This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.
Cannot set [AUTO REVIEW]. 
●Not available when [BURST] is used or in the Scene Modes [SELF PORTRAIT], [HI-SPEED 
BURST], or [FLASH BURST]. 
Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locati\
ons. 
●[AF ASSIST LAMP] set to [ON] ( →79).
AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated. 
●[AF ASSIST LAMP] is set to [OFF]. 
●Not illuminated in bright locations or when using [SCENERY], [NIGHT SCENERY], [SELF 
PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS], [AERIAL PHOTO], or [SUNSET] Scene Modes.
Camera is hot. 
●Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.
Lens makes a clicking noise. 
●When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the moni\
tor brightness may also 
change, but this is due to aperture settings being made.
  (Does not affect recording.)
Clock is incorrect. 
●Camera has been left for a long period.
  → Reset the clock (→30).
 
●Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).
When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the su\
bject 
become colored.
 
●Pictures may be slightly warped or colored around the edges, depending o\
n the zoom ratio, but this 
is not a fault.
File numbers are not recorded in sequence. 
●File numbers are reset when new folders are created ( →96).
File numbers have jumped backwards. 
●Battery was removed/inserted with power on.
  (Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly re\
corded.)
 Others (continued)
The card is not recognized by the computer. 
(You are using an SDXC Memory Card.)
 
●Make sure your computer supports SDXC memory cards.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html 
 
●When you insert a card, a message will be displayed requesting you to fo\
rmat the card, but do not 
format it. 
 
●If [ACCESS] remains displayed on the LCD monitor, turn off the camera and then disconnect the 
USB cable. 
The card/battery door or terminal cover does not close. 
●Are foreign objects trapped?
  → Remove the foreign objects.
 
●Do not close while the [LOCK] switch is set to the lock side. Doing so m\
ay cause damage or allow 
water to enter the camera.
  → Unlock the switch.
A part of the camera, such as the zoom button, card/battery door, or terminal cover, does 
not move.
 
●When using the camera in a cold environment such as a ski resort, leavin\
g water droplets or 
snow on the camera may result in the water droplets or snow falling betw\
een the gaps around the 
zoom button or Power button and freezing, preventing the camera part fro\
m moving. This is not a 
malfunction. The operation recovers when the temperature returns to normal.
 
●When using the camera in a sandy or dusty place, foreign objects may ent\
er the gaps around the 
zoom button or Power button, preventing the camera part from being opera\
ted. Remove the objects 
with the supplied brush or wash away in fresh water. 
						

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Usage cautions and Notes
About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance
 
●The camera’s waterproof/dustproof performance complies with IP68. This enables 
recording for up to 60 minutes at a depth of 3 m (10 feet). ∗1∗1  
This means that the camera can be used underwater for the specified time\
 and specified 
pressure, in accordance with the handling method described by Panasonic.\
 This is not a 
guarantee of no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or complete waterproofing u\
nder all conditions.
 
●The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding the hand strap a\
nd silicone 
jacket). 
 
●The camera complies with ‘MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock)’, ha\
ving cleared a 
drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thic\
k plywood. ∗2∗2  
This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or complete w\
aterproofing under all 
conditions.
The waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected \
to an impact, such as 
being hit or dropped.
 
●If the camera is subjected to an impact, it is recommended that you cont\
act your 
nearest Service Center or repair information center to have the camera i\
nspected 
(subject to a fee) for its waterproof performance.
 
●When using the camera in an environment that is exposed to splashing liq\
uids such 
as hot spring water, oil, or alcohol, the waterproof/dustproof or anti-shock performance 
may deteriorate.
 
●Any malfunction caused by the customer’s mishandling, such as water entering the 
camera, is not covered by the warranty.
For details, read ‘(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-
shock performance of the camera’. (→8)
Using in a cold environment or at low temperatures
 
●Your skin may be damaged if you directly touch the metal parts of the cam\
era 
for a long time in a cold environment (places such as ski resorts where\
 the 
temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F)). Wear gloves or other protective gear when 
using the camera for a long time.
 
●The performance of the battery (number of recordable pictures/recording\
 time) may 
drop temporarily when using the camera between -10 °C (14 °F) an\
d 0 °C (32 °F) (in 
cold environments such as ski resorts).
 
●The battery cannot be recharged when the temperature is below 0 °C (\
32 °F). (The 
charging light blinks when the battery cannot be recharged.) 
 
●When the camera is cold, such as when it is used in a cold environment, \
the 
performance of the LCD monitor may drop temporarily immediately after tu\
rning 
on the power. For example, the monitor may be slightly darker than usual, or ghost 
images may appear. Keep the camera warm when using it in a cold environment. The 
performance recovers when the internal temperature rises.
 
●When using the camera in a cold environment such as a ski resort, snow o\
r water 
droplets may enter the gaps around the zoom button, Power button, speake\
r, or 
microphone and freeze, resulting in the following phenomena. This is not a malfunction.
 • Camera parts may not move easily.
 • The sound volume may drop.
 • The card/battery door or terminal cover may not open easily.
Using in a cold environment or at low temperatures (continued)
 
●When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera warm by pla\
cing it in a 
warm place, such as inside your thermal gear or clothes.
When in use
 
●Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not\
 a fault. 
●To avoid jitter, use a tripod and place in a stable location.
(Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-t\
imer)
 
●Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (\
such 
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
 • If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
 • Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in no\
ise  adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
 • Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong ma\
gnetic  fields created by speakers or large motors.
 • Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversel\
y affect  the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
 •
If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera 
on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  • If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorde\
d pictures and sound may be adversely affected.
 
●Do not extend the supplied cord or cable. 
●Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile sub\
stances (can 
cause surface damage or coating to peel).
 
●Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the \
summer.
It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte, generation of heat, and\
 may cause a 
fire and the battery to burst due to the high temperature.
 
●This camera has been confirmed to operate correctly at -10 °C (14 °\
F). Please refer to 
the preceding item ‘Using in a cold environment or at low temperature\
s’ for details. 
						

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Usage cautions and Notes
 (Continued)
Caring for your camera
To clean your camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug fro\
m the outlet, 
and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
 
●Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains, before wiping again with a d\
ry cloth. 
●Do not use benzene, thinners, alcohol, or kitchen detergent, as these ma\
y damage the 
outer casing and finish of the camera.
 
●If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the supplied instructions care\
fully. 
●When saline substances are adhered to the camera, areas 
such as the arm of the card/battery door may turn white. 
Use cotton swabs soaked in water or something similar to 
wipe until the whitened part is removed. After wiping, brush 
gently with the supplied brush.
Arm part
When not using for a while
 
●Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is\
 
removed to prevent damage through over-discharge).
 
●Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. 
●Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer, etc. Store batteries in 
cool (15 °C - 25 °C (59 °F - 77 °F)) places with low hum\
idity (40 %RH - 60 %RH) and 
no major temperature changes.
 
●Charge battery once per year and use completely before storing again.
LCD monitor
 
●Do not press hard on the LCD monitor. This may cause uneven display and damage 
the monitor. 
 
●Do not press on the monitor with sharp, hard instruments such as ballpoi\
nt pens.  
●Do not rub the LCD monitor forcefully or push on it.  
●When the camera is cold, such as when it is used in a cold environment, \
the 
performance of the LCD monitor may drop temporarily immediately after tu\
rning 
on the power. For example, the monitor may be slightly darker than usual, or ghost 
images may appear. Keep the camera warm when using it in a cold environment. The 
performance recovers when the internal temperature rises.
Memory cards
 
●To prevent damage to cards and data
 • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic waves, and stat\
ic electricity.
 • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts.
 • Do not touch connectors on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty\
 or wet.
 
●When disposing of/transferring memory cards
 • If using the ‘format’ or ‘delete’ functions on your camera or computer, this only changes the file management information, and does not completely delete \
the data 
from within the memory card. When disposing of or transferring your memo\
ry cards, 
we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself, or using comm\
ercially 
available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data f\
rom the card. 
Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly.
Personal information
If you complete [NAME] or [AGE] settings in [BABY] Mode, keep in mind th\
at the camera 
and recorded pictures will contain personal information. 
 
●Disclaimer
 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfu\
nction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations.
Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indir\
ect, as a result 
of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
 
●When ordering repairs or transferring/disposing of the camera
 • To protect your personal information, please reset the settings. ( →39)
 
• If any pictures are contained in the built-in memory, copy ( →94) them to a memory card 
if necessary, and then format (→40) the built-in memory.
 • Remove the memory card from the camera.
 • When ordering repairs, the built-in memory and other settings may be ret\
urned to the  initial purchase state.
 • If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunct\
ion,  consult with the dealer or nearest Service Center.
When transferring or disposing of your memory card, see ‘When disposi\
ng of/
transferring memory cards’ in the previous section. 
						

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Recording picture/time capacity
 
●Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type\
, and subject. 
●Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced r\
egularly.
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the [PICTU\
RE SIZE] 
setting. (→73)
 
●When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, ‘+99999’ is displayed.
Picture aspect 
ratio
[PICTURE SIZE] 14 M 10 M EZ 5 M EZ 3 M EZ 0.3 M EZ 12.5 M 10.5 M
4320×3240 3648×2736 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480 4320×2880 4320×2432
Built-in memory 8 12 20 27 200  9  11 
Memory  card 512 MB 97 135 220 300 2150 105 125 
1 GB 195 270 440 600 4310 210 250 
2 GB 390 550 900 1220 8780 440 520 
4 GB 780 1080 1770 2410 17240  880 1030 
6 GB 1190 1650 2690 3660 26210 1330 1580 
8 GB 1590 2210 3610 4910 35080 1790  2110 
12 GB 2400 3330 5440 7400 52920 2700 3190 
16 GB 3200 4450 7260 9880 70590 3600 4250 
24 GB 4650 6460 10550 14350 102500 5230 6180 
32 GB 6430 8930 14570 19820 141620 7230 8540 
48 GB 9330 13000 21420 28020 182140 10400 12560 
64 GB 12670 17650 29070 38020 247160 14120 17040 
 Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
The available recording time varies depending on the [REC QUALITY] setti\
ng. ( →70)
[REC QUALITY]
[HD] [WVGA] [VGA] [QVGA]
Built-in memory ——— 1 min 26 s
Memory  card 512 MB
2 min 5 min 10 s  5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s
1 GB 4 min 10 min 20 s 10 min 50 s 31 min 20 s
2 GB 8 min 20 s 21 min 20 s 22 min 10 s 1 h 3 min
4 GB 16 min 30 s  41 min 50 s  43 min 40 s  2 h 5 min
6 GB 25 min 10 s  1 h 3 min 1 h 6 min 3 h 11 min 
8 GB 33 min 40 s  1 h 25 min  1 h 28 min  4 h 15 min 
12 GB 50 min 50 s  2 h 8 min 2 h 14 min  6 h 26 min 
16 GB 1 h 8 min 2 h 52 min  2 h 59 min 8 h 35 min 
24 GB 1 h 38 min 4 h 9 min 4 h 19 min  12 h 27 min 
32 GB 2 h 16 min  5 h 45 min  5 h 59 min  17 h 13 min 
48 GB 3 h 20 min  8 h 27 min  8 h 48 min  25 h 18 min 
64 GB 4 h 32 min  11 h 28 min 11 h 56 min  34 h 21 min
 
●Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. To record more than 2 GB, 
press the shutter button again. (Remaining time for continuous recordin\
g is displayed 
on the screen.) 
The time displayed in the table is the total time.