Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts10 Basic Operating Instructions

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Camera care and the waterproof 
performance
 (Continued)
Opening and closing the card/battery door and terminal cover
At the time of purchase, the [LOCK] switches of the card/battery door and 
terminal cover are in the locked position.
 ■[LOCK] switch position
: Locked position: Unlocked position
: [LOCK] switch: Terminal cover: Card/Battery door
 ■To open
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 and terminal cover open.
 ■To close
While the [LOCK] switch is unlocked, 
push the card/battery door and terminal 
cover closed until they click
 • To prevent water from entering the camera,  make sure that no foreign objects are trapped in 
the card/battery door and terminal cover
, such 
as liquid, sand, hair or dust.
 • If the door or cover is closed while the [LOCK]  switch is locked, it may cause damage or let 
water enter the camera.
Lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it in 
the direction of the arrow until the red 
area is no longer visible
 • If the camera is used while a door or cover is not closed properly, it may open.
Causes of water entering the camera
When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may be 
formed between the camera and the card/battery door or terminal cover , 
allowing water to enter and causing a malfunction.
 • When the rubber seal has deteriorated • When the [LOCK] switch of the card/battery door or terminal cover is  not locked
 • When foreign objects such as lint, hair or sand are adhered to the inner side of the card/battery door or terminal cover (rubber seal or rubber 
seal contact area) and are trapped
:  Foreign object
: Terminal cover: Rubber seal:  Rubber seal contact 
area
:  Card/Battery doorA gap forms and 
allows water to 
enter 
						

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Camera care and the waterproof 
performance
 (Continued)
Cleaning the rubber seals
When a foreign object (such as hair, sand, dust or liquid) adheres to the 
rubber seal or rubber seal contact area, water may enter within a few 
seconds and cause a malfunction.
 • When cleaning, make sure that no foreign objects get inside the camera.
 • Be especially careful when removing very small or wet sand particles.
Make sure that there are no foreign objects adhered to the inner 
side of the card/battery door or terminal cover (  rubber seal 
or  rubber seal contact area)
: Terminal cover: Rubber seal:  Rubber seal 
contact area
:  Card/
Battery door
: Hair or lint: Sand or dust:  Crack or 
deformation
: Liquid
 • When the rubber seal attached to the inner side of the card/
battery door or terminal cover is cracked or deformed, contact 
a Panasonic Service Center.
Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush
: Brush (supplied)
Long brush Short brush
Use to remove 
substances such 
as fine or dry 
sand.
Use to remove 
large foreign 
objects, and 
substances such 
as wet sand.
:  Card/
Battery door
:  Terminal cover
 ●Handling the brush • Before using the brush, make sure that no foreign objects are  adhered to it.
 • After using the brush, clean it by removing any adhered foreign objects. 
						

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Camera care and the waterproof 
performance
 (Continued)
Cleaning the rubber seals
When a foreign object (such as hair, sand, dust or liquid) adheres to the 
rubber seal or rubber seal contact area, water may enter within a few 
seconds and cause a malfunction.
 • When cleaning, make sure that no foreign objects get inside the camera.
 • Be especially careful when removing very small or wet sand particles.
Make sure that there are no foreign objects adhered to the inner 
side of the card/battery door or terminal cover (  rubber seal 
or  rubber seal contact area)
: Terminal cover: Rubber seal:  Rubber seal 
contact area
:  Card/
Battery door
: Hair or lint: Sand or dust:  Crack or 
deformation
: Liquid
 • When the rubber seal attached to the inner side of the card/
battery door or terminal cover is cracked or deformed, contact 
a Panasonic Service Center.
Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush
: Brush (supplied)
Long brush Short brush
Use to remove 
substances such 
as fine or dry 
sand.
Use to remove 
large foreign 
objects, and 
substances such 
as wet sand.
:  Card/
Battery door
:  Terminal cover
 ●Handling the brush • Before using the brush, make sure that no foreign objects are  adhered to it.
 • After using the brush, clean it by removing any adhered foreign objects. 
						

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Camera care and the waterproof 
performance
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■Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the card/
battery door
:  Rubber seal contact 
area 
(around the card/
battery compartment)
:  Rubber seal area(around the card/
battery door)
 
■Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the 
terminal cover
:  Rubber seal contact area
(around the connection 
socket)
:  Rubber seal area(around the terminal cover)
 ●If liquid is adhered, wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth. ●Foreign objects may also adhere to the grooves on the side of a rubber 
seal or at its corners. Clean with a brush.
Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river
Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the 
camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc.
Rinse with water while the card/battery 
door and terminal cover are closed, 
or if the camera was used in the sea, 
soak in a shallow container filled with 
fresh water for approx. 10 minutes
: Locked position
 • If the silicone jacket is attached, be sure to remove it before rinsing the camera.
 • Leaving foreign objects or saline substances  adhered to the camera may cause damage, 
discoloration, corrosion, abnormal odors, or 
deterioration.
Hold the camera with the speaker (terminal 
cover side) facing down, and gently shake 
it several times to drain the water
 • If water accumulates in the speaker, the sound volume may drop or distort.
 
•T o prevent the camera from being dropped, 
wear the hand strap securely.
Wipe off the water droplets, and let the 
camera dry by standing it for a while 
on a dry cloth in a well ventilated and 
shaded area
 • Do not use a device such as a hair dryer to  dry the camera.
Make sure that there are no water 
droplets on the camera, and then open 
the door and cover
If water droplets or sand remain adhered 
to the inner side of the card/battery door 
or terminal cover, remove them with a 
brush (supplied) or a soft and dry cloth 
						

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Camera care and the waterproof 
performance
 (Continued)
 
■Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the card/
battery door
:  Rubber seal contact 
area 
(around the card/
battery compartment)
:  Rubber seal area(around the card/
battery door)
 
■Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the 
terminal cover
:  Rubber seal contact area
(around the connection 
socket)
:  Rubber seal area(around the terminal cover)
 ●If liquid is adhered, wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth. ●Foreign objects may also adhere to the grooves on the side of a rubber 
seal or at its corners. Clean with a brush.
Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river
Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the 
camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc.
Rinse with water while the card/battery 
door and terminal cover are closed, 
or if the camera was used in the sea, 
soak in a shallow container filled with 
fresh water for approx. 10 minutes
: Locked position
 • If the silicone jacket is attached, be sure to remove it before rinsing the camera.
 • Leaving foreign objects or saline substances  adhered to the camera may cause damage, 
discoloration, corrosion, abnormal odors, or 
deterioration.
Hold the camera with the speaker (terminal 
cover side) facing down, and gently shake 
it several times to drain the water
 • If water accumulates in the speaker, the sound volume may drop or distort.
 
•T o prevent the camera from being dropped, 
wear the hand strap securely.
Wipe off the water droplets, and let the 
camera dry by standing it for a while 
on a dry cloth in a well ventilated and 
shaded area
 • Do not use a device such as a hair dryer to  dry the camera.
Make sure that there are no water 
droplets on the camera, and then open 
the door and cover
If water droplets or sand remain adhered 
to the inner side of the card/battery door 
or terminal cover, remove them with a 
brush (supplied) or a soft and dry cloth 
						

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Standard accessoriesCamera care and the waterproof 
performance
 (Continued)
 
■About the water drainage structure
The camera has a water drainage structure. 
Water that enters gaps such as those around the 
Power button or zoom button flows to the outside.
For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera 
is soaked in water, but this is not a malfunction.
 
•W ater may accumulate around the card/battery compartment or the 
connection sockets after using the camera underwater or soaking it in 
fresh water. If the card/battery door is opened while the camera is not 
completely dry, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery. If 
this happens, be sure to wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
 • Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover while  there are water droplets on the camera. The water droplets may get 
inside the camera and cause condensation or a malfunction.
 • Example of water droplets around the card/ battery compartment
: Water droplets: Battery: Card
 ●If water droplets or dirt are adhered to the camera, wipe them off with a 
soft and dry cloth.
 ●After using the camera underwater, do not leave it for more than 
60 minutes without performing the care procedure. The waterproof 
performance may deteriorate.
 ●If the buttons such as  button or Power button do not move smoothly, 
it may be because there are adhered foreign objects. Continuing to 
use the camera in such a state may result in a malfunction where the 
camera becomes inoperable. Shake the camera well in fresh water to 
wash off any foreign objects. Then, confirm that buttons move smoothly.
 ●Water, sand and other foreign objects easily enter the speaker, so after 
using the camera, be sure to rinse with water and then shake it gently 
several times to remove any water droplets.
 ●Do not dry the camera with hot air, such as from a hair dryer. 
Deformation may deteriorate the waterproof performance.
 ●Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzine, 
thinner, alcohol or cleansers. Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of July 2010.
Battery pack
DMW-BCH7PP
 • Charge the battery before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the 
text.
Battery charger
DE-A75B
Battery charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in 
the text.
Battery case
VGQ0J54
Silicone jacket
VMG1951  • The silicone jacket is placed under the 
main unit.
Brush
VYC1013
Hand strap
VFC4393
USB connection 
cable
K1HA08AD0001
AV cable
K1HA08CD0027
CD-ROM
VFF0683  • Software:Use it to install the 
software on your 
PC.
 • Operating  Instructions
 • The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding the hand strap and silicone jacket).
 • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
 • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in  memory when you are not using a card.
 • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts  department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
 • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. 
						

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Standard accessoriesCamera care and the waterproof 
performance
 (Continued)
 
■About the water drainage structure
The camera has a water drainage structure. 
Water that enters gaps such as those around the 
Power button or zoom button flows to the outside.
For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera 
is soaked in water, but this is not a malfunction.
 
•W ater may accumulate around the card/battery compartment or the 
connection sockets after using the camera underwater or soaking it in 
fresh water. If the card/battery door is opened while the camera is not 
completely dry, water droplets may adhere to the card or battery. If 
this happens, be sure to wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
 • Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover while  there are water droplets on the camera. The water droplets may get 
inside the camera and cause condensation or a malfunction.
 • Example of water droplets around the card/ battery compartment
: Water droplets: Battery: Card
 ●If water droplets or dirt are adhered to the camera, wipe them off with a 
soft and dry cloth.
 ●After using the camera underwater, do not leave it for more than 
60 minutes without performing the care procedure. The waterproof 
performance may deteriorate.
 ●If the buttons such as  button or Power button do not move smoothly, 
it may be because there are adhered foreign objects. Continuing to 
use the camera in such a state may result in a malfunction where the 
camera becomes inoperable. Shake the camera well in fresh water to 
wash off any foreign objects. Then, confirm that buttons move smoothly.
 ●Water, sand and other foreign objects easily enter the speaker, so after 
using the camera, be sure to rinse with water and then shake it gently 
several times to remove any water droplets.
 ●Do not dry the camera with hot air, such as from a hair dryer. 
Deformation may deteriorate the waterproof performance.
 ●Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzine, 
thinner, alcohol or cleansers. Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part 
numbers are as of July 2010.
Battery pack
DMW-BCH7PP
 • Charge the battery before use.
Battery pack is indicated as 
battery pack or battery in the 
text.
Battery charger
DE-A75B
Battery charger is indicated as 
battery charger or charger in 
the text.
Battery case
VGQ0J54
Silicone jacket
VMG1951  • The silicone jacket is placed under the 
main unit.
Brush
VYC1013
Hand strap
VFC4393
USB connection 
cable
K1HA08AD0001
AV cable
K1HA08CD0027
CD-ROM
VFF0683  • Software:Use it to install the 
software on your 
PC.
 • Operating  Instructions
 • The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding the hand strap and silicone jacket).
 • Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
 • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in  memory when you are not using a card.
 • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts  department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining 
replacement parts.
 • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. 
						

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Names of parts
Hand strap eyelet
Cursor buttonMicrophone
Self-timer indicator/  
AF Assist Lamp 
Lens
Flash
Zoom button
Speaker 
Terminal cover
Release lever
[LOCK] switch
Playback button
Release lever
[LOCK] switch[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
[DC IN] socket button
Shutter button
Power button
LCD monitor
[MODE] button
Cursor button
[DISPLAY] button
[Q.MENU]/ 
 (Delete) button
Card/Battery door
Tripod receptacle
 • Ensure that the tripod is stable. [MENU/SET]
(menu display/set/finish) 
Left cursor button (◄)
 • Self-timer
Down cursor button (▼)
 • Macro mode Up cursor button (▲)
 • Exposure 
Compensation 
Right cursor button (►)
 • Flash 
 ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated 
by▲▼◄►.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ●If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power 
supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected 
etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual 
product.
We recommend using the supplied hand 
strap to avoid dropping the camera.
The camera sinks in water. Attach the camera 
securely to yourself, such as by wearing the 
strap around your wrist, to prevent you from 
dropping and losing the camera. 
						

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Names of parts
Hand strap eyelet
Cursor buttonMicrophone
Self-timer indicator/  
AF Assist Lamp 
Lens
Flash
Zoom button
Speaker 
Terminal cover
Release lever
[LOCK] switch
Playback button
Release lever
[LOCK] switch[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
[DC IN] socket button
Shutter button
Power button
LCD monitor
[MODE] button
Cursor button
[DISPLAY] button
[Q.MENU]/ 
 (Delete) button
Card/Battery door
Tripod receptacle
 • Ensure that the tripod is stable. [MENU/SET]
(menu display/set/finish) 
Left cursor button (◄)
 • Self-timer
Down cursor button (▼)
 • Macro mode Up cursor button (▲)
 • Exposure 
Compensation 
Right cursor button (►)
 • Flash 
 ●In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated 
by▲▼◄►.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). ●If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power 
supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected 
etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual 
product.
We recommend using the supplied hand 
strap to avoid dropping the camera.
The camera sinks in water. Attach the camera 
securely to yourself, such as by wearing the 
strap around your wrist, to prevent you from 
dropping and losing the camera. 
						

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Charging the battery
 ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7PP.
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 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.
 •Use the dedicated charger and battery. •The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can 
be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW

-BCH7PP) supports 
this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit 
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by 
other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do 
not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in 
any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries 
which have been manufactured by other companies and are not 
genuine Panasonic products.
 • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge 
the battery and set the clock before use.
 •Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C)  
(50 °F to 86 °F).
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On:    Charging in progress 
(approx. 110 min. if fully depleted) 
Off:
 Charging complete
Detach the battery after charging is completed
Insert the battery terminals and attach 
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
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 ■Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and 
recording time
Number of recordable 
pictures Approx. 300 pictures 
Recording time Approx. 150 min
Playback time Approx. 260 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.
∗   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]