Panasonic Hx Dc10 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and 
Color Mode features 
Scene Mode restrictions
Setting Restrictions
Sports
Color mode: Fixed at  .
Focus: Fixed at  *.
Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at  @.
Po r t ra it
Spot light
Snow Color mode: Fixed at  .
Focus: Fixed at  *.
Exposure setting (HX-DC10): Fixed at  @.
White balance: Fixed at  >.
Beach
Sunset
Fireworks Color mode: Fixed at  .
Focus: Fixed at 
*.
Flash: Fixed at  .
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at  =.
Subject...

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* In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec.
HINT
When shooting hi-speed bursts...i The shutter speed will be faster than 1/30 sec. 
When recording a video... i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec, the shutter speed 
will be 1/30 sec.
Color Mode restrictions
Night scenery Color mode: Fixed at  .
Flash: Fixed at  .
Focus: Fixed at 
*.
Subject tracking: Fixed at  .
Exposure (HX-DC10): Fixed at  @.
Night portrait Color mode: Fixed...

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
About the scene mode function and focus settingiThe scene mode changes to   when the focus is set to   or  -.
i Even if the focus is set to   or  -, it changes to  * when the scene 
mode is set to any setting other than  .
About the status indicator when charging the 
battery pack
When the status indicator is flashing fast or slow, it may indicate one of the 
following conditions.
Flashing at about 4-second intervals (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off): 
slower i This...

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ABOUT COPYRIGHT
kCarefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal 
entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be 
used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.
It is forbidden to copy the software accompanying this unit, or to reproduce it 
on a network, without permission.
k Licenses
i SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
i HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and...

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
CAUTIONS FOR USE
Keep this unit as far away as 
possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games etc.).i If you use this unit on top of or 
near a TV, the pictures and/or 
sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
i Do not use this unit near cell 
phones because doing so may 
result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
i Recorded data may be damaged, 
or pictures may be...

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When carrying the camera, do not 
drop or bump it.i A strong impact can break the 
camera’s casing, causing it to 
malfunction.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the camera, remove 
the battery and disconnect the 
power cord from the power outlet, 
and then wipe the camera with a 
soft dry cloth. i For stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in 
water, wring it out well, and use it 
to wipe the dirty surfaces. Then 
dry the surfaces with a dry cloth.
i Use of benzine, paint thinner,...

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
The battery used in this camera is a 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
affected by humidity and 
temperature, and the effect 
increases the more the temperature 
rises or falls. 
In high temperatures, the protection 
function may be triggered, 
preventing use.
Be sure to remove and store the 
battery after use.i If left inside the camera, a minute 
amount of current continues to 
flow even if the camera is off. 
Keeping the camera in this state 
may cause...

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iWhen not using the AC adaptor, 
be sure to disconnect it from the 
AC power outlet.
i Do not allow the terminal 
contacts in the battery 
compartment or the battery 
terminals to become dirty.
Connect the AC adaptor to a 
nearby AC power outlet where the 
power plug is easily accessible.
i The memory capacity indicated 
on the SD card label is the total of 
the capacity for copyright 
protection and management, and 
that ordinarily used by the 
camera, computers,...

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS
iIf the LCD monitor is dirty, wipe it 
clean with a soft cloth such as an 
eyeglass cleaning cloth.
i Do not scratch or press the LCD 
monitor with strong force.
i If you affix a screen protector 
sheet to the LCD monitor, it may 
become difficult to see.
i In an environment  with extreme 
temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the 
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft 
cloth such as an eyeglass 
cleaning cloth.
i When the camera has become 
very cold, for...

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Hint for using in extreme 
temperature changes
For example, if you bring the 
camera into a heated room after 
using it on a ski slope, place the 
camera in a plastic bag, remove as 
much air as possible from the bag, 
then seal the bag. Leave the camera 
for about an hour to allow the 
temperature of camera to adjust to 
the ambient temperature of the 
room before using it.
Treating a foggy lens
Remove the battery and AC 
adaptor, and leave the camera for 
about...