Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc L10 Operating Instructions

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Screen Display
∫Viewfinder Display
1 AF frame (P35, 37)
2 AF-LED (P106)
3 ISO sensitivity (P78)
 Lights when the ISO is set to other 
than [AUTO].
4 Exposure compensation value (P44)/
Manual exposure assistance (P43)/
Auto bracket compensation range (P72)
5 Exposure compensation (P44)
6 Auto bracket  (P72)
7 White balance (P75)
8 Flash output adjustment (P68)
9 Number of recordable pictures
(
_: When there are 100 or more 
pictures)
10 Flash setting (P64)
11 Metering mode (P81)
12 AE lock (P69)
13 Focus (P36)
14 Shutter speed (P37, 42)
15 Aperture value (P37, 41, 42)∫Information Display on the LCD 
Monitor
(When taking pictures with the 
Viewfinder)
1 Recording mode (P25)
2 Aperture value (P41, 42)
3 Shutter speed (P42)
4 AF frame setting (P37)
5 Metering mode (P81)
6 Exposure compensation (P44)/
Auto bracket compensation range (P72)
7 Film mode (P92)
8 Custom set (P82)
9 Number of recordable pictures
10 Card access (P23)
11 Quality (P94)
12 Picture size (P94)
13 Battery indication (P19)
14 Flash output adjustment (P68)
15 Flash setting (P64)
16 White balance (P75)
17 ISO sensitivity (P78)
18 Program shift (P38)
19 Age (P89)
This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
ISO
AELWB
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5 14 15
6
10
4 3
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ISO
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12 1311
13 12 119 108 6
7 12 3
16 17
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STANDARDSTANDARD
100100
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1919
AWBAWBWBWBISOISOµ1+1+10µ2+2+2P20002000F3.83.8
SET1SET1CUSTOMCUSTOM
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24 2722
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20 AF lock (P69)
21 AE lock (P69)
22 Current date and time
This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when the camera is turned on, after 
setting the clock and after switching 
from playback mode to recording mode.
23 Manual exposure assistance (P42)
24 Optical image stabilizer (P14, 96)
25 Single (P36)
Burst (P71):
Auto bracket (P72):
Self-timer (P74):
26 2nd curtain synchro (P68)
27 White balance fine adjustment (P77)
∫Live View Display on the LCD Monitor 
(P54)
1 Recording mode (P25)
2 Aperture value (P41, 58)
3 Shutter speed (P42, 58)
4 White balance (P75)
5 ISO sensitivity (P78)
6 AF mode (P60)
7 Metering mode (P81)
8 Recording state
Flashes red.
9 Focus (P58)
Lights green.
10 Card access (P23)
Lights red.
11 Number of recordable pictures
12 Flash setting (P64)
13 Optical image stabilizer (P14, 96)
14 Quality (P94)
15 Picture size (P94)16 Battery indication (P19)
17 Film mode (P92)
18 Power LCD mode (P56)
Auto power LCD mode (P56): 
19 AF area (P58, 60)
20 Flash output adjustment (P68)
21 Program shift (P38)
22 Burst (P71):
Auto bracket (P72):
Self-timer (P74): 
23 White balance fine adjustment (P77)
24 Custom setting (P83)
25 AF frame (P60)
26 Histogram (P55)
27 Self-timer (P74)
This is displayed during countdown.
28 Manual exposure assistance (P43)
29 2nd curtain synchro (P68)
30 Extended optical zoom (P97)
31 Current date and time
This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when the camera is turned on, after 
setting the clock and after switching 
from playback mode to recording mode.
32 Age (P89)
This is displayed for about 5 seconds 
when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/
[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode.
33 Digital zoom (P98)
34 AE lock (P69)
35 AF lock (P69)
36 Exposure compensation (P44)
3BKT  1/33BKT  1/3
ISOISO100100
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2002000F3.8F3.8P
STANDARDSTANDARD
123
16 12141511
18567
4
8, 9
11
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10
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∫Playback Display on the LCD Monitor
1 Playback mode (P48)
2 Recording information
3 Picture number/Total pictures
4 Cable disconnection warning icon 
(P123)
This is displayed when printing using a 
printer supporting PictBridge. 
(Depending on the printer, the icon may 
not be displayed.)
5 Favorites settings (P110)
6 Quality (P94)
7 Picture size (P94)
8 Battery indication (P19)
9Age (P89)
10 Power LCD mode (P56)
11 Number of DPOF prints (P112)
12 Protected picture (P114)
13 Favorites (P110)(Detailed information display)
14 Color space (P103)
15 Recorded date and time
16 Folder/File number (P119)
(Histogram display)
17 Histogram (P48, 55)
1/191/19F3.8F3.820002000PISOISO10010011312
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2 6 7 12
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STANDARDSTANDARD
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Cautions for Use
∫Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit 
or put a lot of pressure on it.
Take care not to knock or drop the bag/
case that you inserted the camera in as 
the shock may cause damage to the 
camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip 
causing the camera to fall and be 
damaged.
We strongly recommend you purchase a 
good camera bag/case from your local 
dealer to protect your camera.
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 on the camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave 
radiation.
Do not use the camera near cell phones 
because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures.
Recorded data may be damaged, or 
pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by microprocessors may adversely affect 
the camera, disturbing the pictures.
If the camera is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the camera off 
and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or 
reconnect 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 recorded pictures 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, 
use the cords and the cables supplied 
with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with 
insecticides or volatile chemicals.
 If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, 
the body of the camera may be damaged and 
the surface finish may peel off.
 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the camera for a long period 
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the camera.
 Remove the battery or disconnect the AC 
adaptor from the electrical outlet before 
wiping the camera.
 The body of the camera may be damaged 
and the surface finish may peel off.
 Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a 
soft, dry cloth.
 Wipe off any dust or dirt on the zoom ring 
and the focus ring with a dry, dust cloth.
 Do not use a kitchen detergent or a 
chemically treated cloth.
About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable 
lens system so dirt may get inside the 
camera body when changing lenses. 
Depending on the recording conditions, dirt 
on the image sensor may appear on the 
recorded picture.
Do not change lenses where there is a lot 
of dust, and always attach the body cap 
when a lens is not attached to the camera, 
so that dirt or dust does not get inside the 
camera body. Remove any dirt on the body 
cap before attaching it.
Clean any dirt on the image sensor using 
the steps below.
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Removing dirt on the image sensor
Black spots may appear on the recorded 
picture if dirt or dust gets on the image 
sensor. The image sensor is very delicate 
and easily scratched. If it becomes 
necessary to clean the image sensor, 
always use the following steps.
 Use a sufficiently charged battery (P18) or 
the AC adaptor (P128) when cleaning. If 
you use the battery and the remaining 
battery power becomes low during 
cleaning, the shutter will close and the 
shutter curtains and the mirror may be 
damaged.
1: Detach the lens. (P15)
2: Turn the camera on.
3: Press [LIVE VIEW] to switch to the 
Live View recording screen.
The mirror rises and the shutter 
curtains open.
4: Clean the image sensor.
Blow off the dust on the surface of the 
image sensor with a commercially 
available blower brush. Be careful not to 
blow too strongly.
Do not put the blower brush further 
inside than the lens mount.
Do not let the blower brush touch the 
image sensor as the image sensor may 
get scratched.
Do not use any objects except a blower 
brush to clean the image sensor.
5: Turn the camera off.
The shutter curtains close and the 
mirror goes down when the camera is 
turned off. Be careful that the blower 
brush does not get caught in the shutter 
curtains.∫About the LCD monitor
 Do not press the LCD monitor with 
excessive force. Uneven colors may 
appear on the LCD monitor and it may 
malfunction.
If the camera is cold when you turn it on, 
the picture on the LCD monitor will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, 
the picture will return to normal brightness 
when the internal temperature of the 
camera increases.
∫About the Lens
 Do not press the lens with excessive 
force.
Do not leave the camera with the lens 
facing the sun as rays of light from the sun 
may cause it to malfunction. Also, be 
careful when placing the camera outside 
or near a window.
 When there is dirt (water, oil, and 
fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the 
lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly 
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, 
dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
 Do not place the lens mount facing 
downwards. Do not allow the lens mount 
contacts 1 to become dirty. Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD monitor 
screen. However there may be some 
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) 
on the screen. This is not a malfunction. 
The LCD monitor screen has more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. 
The spots will not be recorded on 
pictures on a card.
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∫Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery.
Its ability to generate power comes from 
the chemical reaction that takes place 
inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and 
humidity. If the temperature is too high 
or too low, the operating time of the 
battery will become shorter.
After use, be sure to remove the battery.
Bring charged spare batteries when 
going out.
 Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery becomes shorter in low 
temperature conditions such as at a ski 
resort.
 When you travel, do not forget to bring the 
charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are 
traveling in.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the body of the battery 
and the terminals are damaged.
 Inserting a damaged battery in the 
camera will damage the camera.
Dispose of unusable battery.
 Batteries have a limited life.
 Do not throw batteries into fire because it 
may cause an explosion.
 Unusable batteries should be discarded in 
accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 
for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come 
into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
 This can cause short circuiting or heat 
generation and you may be badly burned 
if you touch a battery.∫Charger
If you use the battery charger near a 
radio, the radio reception may be 
disturbed. 
Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more 
away from radios.
 When the charger is in use, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this is 
not a malfunction.
 After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
cable from the electrical outlet. (A 
maximum of about 0.1 W is used if you 
leave it connected.)
 Keep the terminal of the charger clean.
∫Card
Do not leave the card where the 
temperature is high, where 
electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated or 
exposed to direct sunlight. 
Do not bend or drop the card. 
 The card may be damaged or the 
recorded content may be damaged or 
deleted.
 Put the card in the card case or the 
storage bag after use and when storing or 
carrying the card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into 
the terminals on the back of the card and 
do not touch the terminals with your 
fingers.
∫When not using the camera for a long 
period of time
 Store the battery in a cool and dry place 
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15oC to 25oC (59oF to 77oF),
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
 Always remove the battery and the card 
from the camera.
 If the battery is left inserted in the camera, 
it will discharge even if the camera is 
turned off. If the battery continues to be 
left in the camera, it will discharge 
excessively and may become unusable 
even if charged.
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 When storing the battery for a long period 
of time, we recommend charging it once a 
year. Remove the battery from the camera 
and store it again after it has completely 
discharged.
 We recommend storing the camera with a 
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a 
closet or a cabinet.
 Check all the parts before taking 
pictures when you have not used the 
camera for a long period of time.
∫About the recorded data
 Recorded data may be damaged or lost if 
the camera breaks down due to 
inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not 
be liable for any damage suffered due to 
loss of recorded data.
∫About tripods
 When using a tripod, make sure it is stable 
when the camera is attached to it.
 You may not be able to remove the battery 
when using a tripod.
Make sure that the screw on the tripod is 
not at an angle when attaching or 
detaching the camera. You may damage 
the screw on the camera if you use 
excessive force when turning it. Also, the 
camera body and the rating label may be 
damaged or scratched if the camera is 
attached too tightly to the tripod.
 Read the operating instructions for the 
tripod.
∫About the strap
 If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens 
(more than about 1 kg/35.3 oz) to the 
camera body, do not carry the camera by 
the strap. Hold the camera and the lens 
when carrying them.Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages 
will be displayed on the screen in some 
cases.
The major messages are described below 
as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
The Write-Protect switch on the SD 
Memory Card or the SDHC Memory Card 
is slid to the [LOCK] side. Slide it to the 
other side to unlock it. (P23, 32, 114)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
Record a picture or insert a card with a 
recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
Delete or overwrite the picture after 
canceling the protect setting. (P114)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE 
DELETED]
Pictures not based on the DCF standard 
cannot be deleted. If you want to delete 
some pictures, format the card after saving 
necessary data on a PC etc. (P32)
[NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS 
CAN BE MADE]
You have exceeded the number of pictures 
that can be set at once with 
[MULTI DELETE]. Delete the selected 
pictures and then select [MULTI DELETE] 
again to delete any remaining pictures.
More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
If the pictures are not based on the DCF 
standard, the DPOF print cannot be set.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
The card format cannot be recognized by 
the camera. Format the card again with the 
camera after saving necessary data on a 
PC etc. (P32)
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[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
Use a card compatible with this unit. (P6, 
23)
You can only use an SDHC Memory Card 
if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND 
THEN ON AGAIN]
Check that the lens is attached correctly 
and then turn the camera off and on.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred accessing the card. 
Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred reading the data.
Insert the card again. Make sure the card is 
inserted properly and then play back again.
[WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred writing the data.
Turn the camera off and remove the card. 
Insert the card again and turn the camera 
on. Make sure the camera is turned off 
before removing or inserting the card to 
avoid damage.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
A folder cannot be created because there 
are no remaining folder numbers that can 
be used. (P119)
Format the card after saving necessary 
data on a PC etc. (P32) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after 
formatting, the folder number is reset to 
100. (P29)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
 The video cable is connected to the 
camera. Press [MENU/SET] if you want to 
delete this message at once.
 Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] 
menu to change the TV aspect. (P31)This message also appears when the 
USB connection cable is connected to the 
camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the 
USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. 
(P118, 120)
[CANCEL LIVE VIEW MODE]/[LIVE VIEW 
MODE CANNOT BE SELECTED]
If you use Live View where the temperature 
is high or for a long period of time, the 
temperature of the image sensor will 
increase and Live View may become 
unusable. Switch to using the Viewfinder for 
taking pictures or turn the camera off for a 
short while.
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE 
PRINTER]
The printer cannot print. Check the printer.
[THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED 
PROPERLY.]
Is the lens correctly attached?
Detach the lens and then attach it again. 
(P15)
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Troubleshooting
If you return the menu settings to the initial 
settings at the time of purchase, the 
condition may improve.
Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu.  
(P29)
∫Battery and power source
1: The camera cannot be operated even 
when it is turned on.
Is the battery inserted correctly? Is the 
AC adaptor (P128) connected 
correctly?
Is the battery sufficiently charged?
– Charge the battery or use one that 
has been sufficiently charged.
2: The LCD monitor turns off while the 
camera is turned on.
The camera turns off arbitrarily.
Is power save mode (P28) activated?
– Press the shutter button halfway to 
cancel this mode.
Is the battery exhausted?
– Charge the battery or replace it with a 
battery which has enough capacity.
3: The camera turns off immediately 
after it is turned on.
Is the battery charge insufficient to 
operate the camera?
– Charge the battery or use one that 
has been sufficiently charged.
If you leave the camera on, the battery 
will be exhausted. Turn the camera off 
frequently by using power save mode 
(P28) etc.
∫Recording
1: The picture cannot be recorded.
The shutter does not activate.
Is the card inserted?
Is there any memory remaining on the 
card?
– Before recording, delete some 
pictures. (P49)
Is the subject focused?
– At the time of purchase, the camera is 
set so that you cannot take a picture 
until the subject is brought into focus. If 
you want to be able to take a picture 
when you press the shutter button fully 
even if the subject is not focused, set 
[FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM 
MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P106)
2: Contrast AF cannot be set.
Are you using the supplied lens?
– The camera automatically switches to 
phase difference AF [ ] (P59) if you 
use a lens that does not support 
contrast AF (P13) even if [LIVE VIEW 
AF] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] 
menu is set to [ ] (P58).
3: The subject is not focused properly.
Is the subject beyond the focus range of 
the camera? (P39)
Have you taken a picture with jitter?
Is [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the 
[CUSTOM MENU] menu set to [OFF]? 
(P106)
– In this case, the picture may not be 
properly focused even if [AFS] or 
[AFC] in focus mode is set.
4: The recorded picture is whitish.
The lens is dirty.
The picture can become whitish if there 
is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. If the 
lens is dirty turn the camera off and 
then gently wipe the lens surface with a 
soft dry cloth.
5: The recorded picture is too bright or 
dark.
Check that the exposure is correctly 
compensated. (P44)
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6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 
optical image stabilizer is not 
effective.
The shutter speed will become slower 
and the optical image stabilizer function 
may not work properly when taking 
pictures especially in dark places. In 
this case, we recommend holding the 
camera firmly with both hands when 
taking pictures (P35, 54). We 
recommend using a tripod and the 
self-timer (P74) when taking pictures 
with a slow shutter speed.
7: The recorded picture looks rough. 
Noise appears on the picture.
Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter 
speed slow?
– Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P78)
– Set [NOISE RED.] in [FILM MODE] 
towards [_] or set every item except 
[NOISE RED.] towards [`]. (P92)
– Take pictures in bright places.
Is [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] menu 
set to [OFF]? (P103)
8: The picture cannot be recorded with 
Live View.
If you use Live View for a long period of 
time or where the temperature is high, 
the temperature of the image sensor 
will increase. A message may appear 
on the screen and Live View may 
become unusable. In this case, switch 
to using the viewfinder for taking 
pictures or turn the camera off for a 
short while.
9: A shutter sound is heard twice when 
taking pictures with Live View.
If you press the shutter button fully, the 
shutter sound is heard twice and 1 
picture is taken. The first shutter sound 
is heard when the shutter returns to the 
position before a picture is taken and 
the second shutter sound is heard 
when the picture is actually taken.10: The shutter sound is heard once 
when taking pictures with Live View 
however a picture is not taken.
The shutter sound is heard in auto 
focus when the mirror goes down and 
then goes up after pressing the shutter 
button halfway to enable the camera to 
focus or when the shutter button is 
released immediately after pressing it 
fully. However a picture is not taken.
∫LCD monitor
1: A flickering vertical line appears on 
the LCD monitor under fluorescent 
light.
The LCD monitor may flicker for a few 
seconds after turning the camera on 
indoors under fluorescent light.
This is not a malfunction. This does not 
affect the pictures you are recording.
2: The LCD monitor is too bright or 
dark.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD 
monitor. (P29)

Is the camera in Power LCD mode? (P56)
3: Black, red, blue and green dots 
appear on the LCD monitor.
These pixels do not affect the recorded 
pictures.
This is not a malfunction. (P135)
4: Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
In dark places, noise may appear to 
maintain the brightness of the LCD 
monitor.
This does not affect the pictures you are 
recording.
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