Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Fh10 Owners Manual

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
∫ About the power supply
If you use the AC adaptor (supplied) when the batte ry is in this unit, you can supply power from 
a power outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). 
•
The battery may be running out during recording. The camera will turn off if the battery power 
is gone.
•When the battery is not inserted, power is not supplied.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (supplied), turn the camera off.
Camera conditionsCharge
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Tu r n e d  o n —
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery 
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any 
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To 
ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery 
pack is used. 
						

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Preparation
Insert the battery into the camera to charge it.
1Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, securely insert it all the 
way in, and then check that it is locked 
by the lever A. 
To remove the battery, pull the lever A 
in the direction of the arrow.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing 
the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
Inserting the Battery 
						

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Preparation
•Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 
86  oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection 
cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
Charging
Check that this unit is turned off.
A To power outlet
B AC adaptor (supplied)
C PC (Turned on)
D USB connection cable (supplied)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)
E Align the marks, and insert.
F Charging lamp 
						

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Preparation
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•Charging may not be possible depending on computer specifications.
•If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.•Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause 
the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended 
periods of time.
•Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a 
monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.
∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The 
charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for 
the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may 
be longer than normal.
•The charging time when connected to the computer depends on the computer’s 
performance.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery or 
replace it with a fully charged battery.
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (When charging  is complete, disconnect the camera 
from the power outlet or computer.)
Charging time Approx. 150 min 
						

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Preparation
•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-circuiting or the resulting 
heat generated.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB 
connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
•Do not use a USB extension cable.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do not use 
them with other devices.
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes 
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it is not recommended that 
the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic 
swelling may occur.)
•If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed 
normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again.
•If the charging lamp does not turn on or blin ks when you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) or PC, 
this indicates that the charging has been stopped because the unit is not in a temperature range 
suitable for charging, and does not indicate a fault.
Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature (and 
the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50  oF to 86  oF) range, and try charging again. 
						

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Preparation
∫Recording still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 o F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic microSDHC Memory Card (16 GB).
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to  Wide or vice versa in every recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. As 
the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of 
pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
∫Recording motion pictures
When recording with picture quality set to [HD]
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be 
aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this 
unit on and off, starting/st opping recording, zoom operation, etc.
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 260 pictures
By CIPA standard in Normal 
Picture Mode
Recording time Approx. 130 min
 Recordable time Approx. 90 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 45 min 
						

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∫Playback
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced:
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•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.
Playback time Approx. 240 min 
						

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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
2Push it securely all the way until you 
hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which you insert 
it. 
To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card out 
upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of 
the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing 
the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged 
or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Preparation
About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P95)•Memory size: Approx. 90 MB
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following cards, which conform to the SD video standard, can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the 
card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory 
and played back.
When a card has been inserted
Pictures can be recorded on the card and 
played back.
•When using the built-in memory:
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>ð 
(access indication¢)
•When using the card:
 (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on 
the built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
microSD Memory Card 
(64 MB to 2 GB)
microSDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when 
recording motion pictures.
•microSDHC Memory Cards can only be used with compatible 
models, however cannot be used with models that are only 
compatible with microSD Memory Cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
e.g.:
5 
						

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Preparation
•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, 
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a 
PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P44)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.