Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts10 Basic Operating Instructions

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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] 
						

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Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery
 ■ To remove
 •To remove battery:
move lever in direction of arrow
. •To remove card:
press down in center
.
Lever
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7PP). ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
 ■Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
 ●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the 
card being used becomes full.
 ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time 
for a card.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards
(Panasonic brand recommended) 
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD  
Memory Cards8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the 
respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this 
type of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported. 
SDHC 
Memory Cards4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC 
Memory Cards48 GB, 64 GB
 ●Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 
(This Site is English only.)
 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Check that no foreign objects have adhered to the camera.
Turn off the power and open 
the card/battery door
Opening and closing the card/battery 
door and terminal cover (→10)
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 opens.
Insert the battery and card, 
making sure that their 
orientation is correct
 • Battery:  Insert all the way firmly until 
a locking sound is heard, 
and check that the lever is 
hooked over the battery.
 •Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
Close the card/battery door 
properly
While the [LOCK] switch is 
unlocked, push the card/battery 
door closed until it clicks
Lock the [LOCK] switch by 
sliding it in the direction of the 
arrow until the red area is no 
longer visible 
						

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Inserting and removing the card 
(optional)/the battery
 ■ To remove
 •To remove battery:
move lever in direction of arrow
. •To remove card:
press down in center
.
Lever
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7PP). ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)
 ■Built-in memory (approx. 40 MB)
 ●The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the 
card being used becomes full.
 ●The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time 
for a card.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards
(Panasonic brand recommended) 
Type of Card CapacityNotes
SD  
Memory Cards8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the 
respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this 
type of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Cards in capacities not listed at left are not supported. 
SDHC 
Memory Cards4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC 
Memory Cards48 GB, 64 GB
 ●Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ 
(This Site is English only.)
 ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Check that no foreign objects have adhered to the camera.
Turn off the power and open 
the card/battery door
Opening and closing the card/battery 
door and terminal cover (→10)
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 opens.
Insert the battery and card, 
making sure that their 
orientation is correct
 • Battery:  Insert all the way firmly until 
a locking sound is heard, 
and check that the lever is 
hooked over the battery.
 •Card: Insert all the way firmly until it clicks.
Close the card/battery door 
properly
While the [LOCK] switch is 
unlocked, push the card/battery 
door closed until it clicks
Lock the [LOCK] switch by 
sliding it in the direction of the 
arrow until the red area is no 
longer visible 
						

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Setting the menu
Setting the Clock
Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] 
menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu.
Example: 
 Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to  in the [NORMAL 
PICTURE] Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu 
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press ◄.
2
 
  
Press ▼ to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [  ].
3
 Press ►.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
Press ▲▼ to select [LCD MODE] 
and then press ►
 • Depending on the item, its setting may not  appear or it may be displayed in a different 
way
.
Press ▲▼ to select  and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu
The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press the Power button ()
[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed.
Press ◄ to select [YES], and 
then press [MENU/SET] (
)
Press ◄► to check the 
waterproof precautions, and at 
the final screen (11/11), press 
[MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display order or time display 
format), and press ▲▼ to set
 • To cancel → Press .
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press . • Turn on the power again and check the time display.
 ■To change time setting
Select [CLOCK SET] from [REC] or [SETUP] menu, perform  and .    
						

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Setting the menu
Setting the Clock
Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] 
menu, [REC] menu and [PLAYBACK] menu.
Example: 
 Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to  in the [NORMAL 
PICTURE] Mode
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu 
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press ◄.
2
 
  
Press ▼ to select the [SETUP] menu 
icon [  ].
3
 Press ►.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
Press ▲▼ to select [LCD MODE] 
and then press ►
 • Depending on the item, its setting may not  appear or it may be displayed in a different 
way
.
Press ▲▼ to select  and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET] to close the 
menu
The Clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Press the Power button ()
[PRECAUTIONS] is displayed.
Press ◄ to select [YES], and 
then press [MENU/SET] (
)
Press ◄► to check the 
waterproof precautions, and at 
the final screen (11/11), press 
[MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
Press ◄► to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display order or time display 
format), and press ▲▼ to set
 • To cancel → Press .
Press [MENU/SET]
Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]
 • To return to the previous screen, press . • Turn on the power again and check the time display.
 ■To change time setting
Select [CLOCK SET] from [REC] or [SETUP] menu, perform  and .    
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode
Recording Mode: 
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ 
‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at 
the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to 
make settings manually.
Press the Power button ()
The power is turned on.
Press  button ()
Take pictures
: Shutter button
Press halfway 
(press lightly and focus) Press fully 
(press the button all the  way to record)
 • If jitter becomes noticeable, use both 
hands, keep your arms close to your 
body, and stand with your feet at shoulder 
width.
 •Focus display ()
(In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing)
 • The AF area () is displayed around 
the subject’s face by the Face Detection 
function. In other cases, it is displayed at 
the point on the subject which is in focus.
 • Focus:  Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet)/
Max. T: 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above
 ■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum 
settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue 
icon for two seconds.
[i PORTRAIT]: People are 
detected [i NIGHT PORTRAIT]: People and 
night scenery are detected
(Only when  is selected)
[i SCENERY]: Scenery is detected [i NIGHT SCENERY]: Night 
scenery is detected
[i MACRO]: A close-up shot is 
detected[i SUNSET]: A sunset is detected
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not 
correspond to any of the above.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that 
people appear as subjects in the picture (
 or ), Face Detection is 
activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized 
faces. (Note that underwater, faces may be detected more slowly, or 
they may not be detected at all.) 
						

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Taking pictures with automatic settings[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode
Recording Mode: 
Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ 
‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at 
the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to 
make settings manually.
Press the Power button ()
The power is turned on.
Press  button ()
Take pictures
: Shutter button
Press halfway 
(press lightly and focus) Press fully 
(press the button all the  way to record)
 • If jitter becomes noticeable, use both 
hands, keep your arms close to your 
body, and stand with your feet at shoulder 
width.
 •Focus display ()
(In focus: lit / Not in focus: flashing)
 • The AF area () is displayed around 
the subject’s face by the Face Detection 
function. In other cases, it is displayed at 
the point on the subject which is in focus.
 • Focus:  Max. W: 10 cm (0.33 feet)/
Max. T: 50 cm (1.64 feet) and above
 ■Automatic Scene Detection
Camera identifies scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum 
settings automatically. The type of scene detected is indicated by a blue 
icon for two seconds.
[i PORTRAIT]: People are 
detected [i NIGHT PORTRAIT]: People and 
night scenery are detected
(Only when  is selected)
[i SCENERY]: Scenery is detected [i NIGHT SCENERY]: Night 
scenery is detected
[i MACRO]: A close-up shot is 
detected[i SUNSET]: A sunset is detected
Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not 
correspond to any of the above.
If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that 
people appear as subjects in the picture (
 or ), Face Detection is 
activated, and the focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized 
faces. (Note that underwater, faces may be detected more slowly, or 
they may not be detected at all.) 
						

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Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Recording Mode: Selecting the Recording Mode
Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without 
audio is not possible.)
Press the [MODE] button
Press ▲ or ▼ to select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Press [MENU/SET]
Start recording
Elapsed recording time
Remaining recording time 
(approx.)
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)Press fully 
(start recording)
End recording
Press fully
 ●The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of 
recording.
 ●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. ●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording 
automatically ends.
 ●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 recording is displayed on the screen.)
Press the Power button ()The power is turned on.
Press the [MODE] button ()
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the 
Recording Mode
Press [MENU/SET] ()
[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode
Take pictures with your own settings.
[MY SCENE MODE]
Take pictures in commonly used Scene 
Modes.
[SCENE MODE]
Take pictures according to scene.
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Take motion pictures. 
						

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Taking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Recording Mode: Selecting the Recording Mode
Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without 
audio is not possible.)
Press the [MODE] button
Press ▲ or ▼ to select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Press [MENU/SET]
Start recording
Elapsed recording time
Remaining recording time 
(approx.)
Press halfway
(adjust the focus)Press fully 
(start recording)
End recording
Press fully
 ●The focus and zoom will remain as they were at the beginning of 
recording.
 ●Immediately release the shutter button after pressing it all the way. ●When there is no space left to store the motion picture, recording 
automatically ends.
 ●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 recording is displayed on the screen.)
Press the Power button ()The power is turned on.
Press the [MODE] button ()
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the 
Recording Mode
Press [MENU/SET] ()
[NORMAL PICTURE] Mode
Take pictures with your own settings.
[MY SCENE MODE]
Take pictures in commonly used Scene 
Modes.
[SCENE MODE]
Take pictures according to scene.
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode
Take motion pictures. 
						

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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
Viewing your pictures [NORMAL PLAY]
Playback Mode: 
Deleting pictures
Playback Mode: 
Press the Playback button ()
Press ◄► to select the picture 
 ●To play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, and then 
press ▲ to start playback.
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Press the  (Delete) button () 
to delete the displayed picture
Press ◄ to select [YES] and 
then press [MENU/SET] (
)
 • You have practiced the basic operations introduced in these Operating 
Instructions and want to progress to advanced operations.
 • You want to check the 

Troubleshooting.
In these kinds of situations refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF 
format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 ■For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing 
the Operating Instructions (supplied)
Click the [Operating Instructions]
Select the desired language and then click 
[Operating Instructions] to install
 To return to the install menu.  See next page.
Double click the ‘Operating Instructions’ shortcut 
icon on the desktop