Panasonic Dmc G10k Operating Instructions Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) \
or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]\
nasonic.com
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-G10K
until 
2010/5/7
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the model and serial numbers in the space below. The serial 
number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to  retain this 
manual  as your convenient Camera information source. Please note that the actual 
controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat 
different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL 
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru
les. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate r adio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarant ee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does  cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the in terference by one or more of the following 
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-G10
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference  received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-G10
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∫About the battery pack

Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.Do not touch the plug terminals (
i and  j) with metal objects.Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manufa cturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN 
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT 
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION 
VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, 
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE 
UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
Battery charger/AC adaptor
This battery charger/AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger/AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V 
AC power supply only.
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to 
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger/AC adaptor.
Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor 
or AC cord set.
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The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical 
outlet.
∫Care of the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to 
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD 
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to 
malfunction.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day 
or on a beach.
Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow 
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry 
cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the 
camera or the repair service center.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor 
unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the Viewfinder is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P165)
-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this pr oduct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety....................... 2
Before Use
Standard Accessories............................... 9
Names of the Components ..................... 11
Operating the Rear Dial .......................... 14
About the Lens ....................................... 15
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 20
Charging the Battery............................... 21• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ......... 23
Inserting and Removing the Card 
(optional)/the Battery .............................. 24
About the Card ....................................... 25
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................ 26 • Changing the clock setting ............... 26
Setting the Menu .................................... 27 • Setting menu items ........................... 28
Setting the Quick Menu .......................... 30
About the Setup Menu ............................ 31
Holding and using Your Camera ............ 36
Selecting the [REC] Mode ...................... 37
Basic
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............. 39 • Scene detection ................................ 40
• AF Tracking Function ....................... 41
• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode ...... 41
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite 
Settings (Program AE Mode).................. 43 • Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFC/MF) ................................. 44
• Focusing ........................................... 45
• When the subject is not in focus ....... 45
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 45
• Program Shift ................................... 46
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 47 • Using the Optical Zoom/using the 
Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
using the Digital Zoom ..................... 47
Playing Back Pictures ............................. 49
• Changing the information displayed  on the playback screen ........................50
• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)................................ 50
• Displaying Pictures by Recording  Date (Calendar Playback) ................ 51
• Using the Playback Zoom................. 51
Deleting Pictures .................................... 52 • To delete a single picture ................. 52
• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures ..................................53
Advanced (Recording pictures)
Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder ...................................................54 • Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen........................54
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ......57
• Switching to the appropriate flash  setting............................................... 57
• Adjust the flash output ...................... 61
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro... 62
Compensating the Exposure .................. 63
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode .......... 64
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 66
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 68
Setting the Method used to Focus 
(AF Mode)............................................... 69 • Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) .......... 71
• Setting the AF area........................... 72
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........ 73
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure 
(AF/AE Lock) .......................................... 75
Adjusting the White Balance................... 76
• Setting the White Balance manually .....77• Setting the color temperature ........... 78• Finely adjusting the White Balance.......78• White Balance Bracket ..................... 79
Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 79
Change Tone of the Color for the Picture 
to be taken (Film Mode) ..............................81
• Adjusting each Film Mode to the  desired setting .................................. 82
• Multi Film Bracket ............................. 83
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Taking Pictures by Specifying 
the Aperture/Shutter Speed .................... 84• Aperture-priority AE .......................... 84
• Shutter-priority AE............................. 84
Taking Picture by Setting the Exposure 
Manually.................................................. 85
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and 
Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ............... 87
Taking Expressive Portraits and Landscape 
Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) .............. 88
• [PORTRAIT] ...................................... 89
• [SCENERY]....................................... 90
• [SPORTS] ......................................... 90
• [CLOSE-UP]...................................... 91
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT].......................... 92
Taking Pictures that match the Scene 
being recorded (Scene Mode) ................ 93 • ï [SUNSET] ................................... 93
•  2 [PARTY] ..................................... 94
•  : [BABY1]/ ; [BABY2] ................. 94
•  í [PET] .......................................... 95
• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] ........ 95
Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color 
(My Color Mode) ..................................... 96 • Adjusting the custom settings to achieve desired effects ..................... 97
Registering Personal Menu Settings 
(Registering custom settings) ................. 98
Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ............ 99
Motion Picture Mode ............................. 100
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 
Function ................................................ 104 • Face Settings .................................. 105
• Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity ....................................... 108
• Auto Registration ............................ 109
Useful Functions at Travel 
Destinations .......................................... 110 • Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture ....... 110
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas  Travel Destinations (World Time) ... 112
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................ 113 • [FILM MODE] ........................... 113
• ? [ASPECT RATIO] ..................... 113
•  @ [PICTURE SIZE] ...................... 114
•  A [QUALITY] ................................ 115
• [FACE RECOG.] ...................... 115
• [STABILIZER]........................... 116
• [FLASH].................................... 116
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ............. 117
• [FLASH SYNCHRO]................. 117 • [FLASH ADJUST.] .................... 117
• 
C [METERING MODE]................. 118
• [I.RESOLUTION] ...................... 118
• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent  exposure adjustment) ............... 119
• [ISO LIMIT SET] ....................... 119
• [ISO INCREMENTS] ................ 119
• [LONG SHTR NR] .................... 120
• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] .................... 120
•  ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]...................... 120
• [BURST RATE]......................... 120
• [AUTO BRACKET] ................... 121
• [SELF-TIMER] .......................... 121
• [COLOR SPACE] ..................... 121
•   B [AUDIO REC.] .......................... 122
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] 
Mode Menu ........................................... 122 • [REC QUALITY] ....................... 122
• [CONTINUOUS AF].................. 123
• [WIND CUT] ............................. 123
Using the [CUSTOM] Menu .................. 123
Entering Text......................................... 129
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures 
with Audio ............................................. 130 • Motion pictures................................ 130
• Pictures with audio .......................... 131
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu ..... 131 • [SLIDE SHOW] ......................... 131
• [PLAYBACK MODE]................. 133
• Ü [FAVORITE] ............................. 134
• [TITLE EDIT] ............................ 135
• [TEXT STAMP] ......................... 136
•  Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture 
size (number of pixels) ............. 139
• [CROPPING] ............................ 140
•  ? [ASPECT CONV.]..................... 141
• N[ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] .... 142• [PRINT SET]............................. 143
• P [PROTECT] .............................. 144
• [FACE REC EDIT] .................... 145
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Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....146• Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) .............................. 146
• Playing back pictures on a TV with  an SD Memory Card slot ................ 147
• Playing back on the TV with HDMI  socket ............................................. 147
Connecting to a PC .............................. 152
Printing the Pictures ............................. 154 • Selecting a single picture and printing it......................................... 155
• Selecting multiple pictures and  printing them .................................. 155
• Print Settings .................................. 156
Others
Using an External Flash (optional) ....... 158
Using the Protector/Filter (optional) ...... 159
Using the Remote Shutter (optional) .... 160
Using the AC Adaptor ........................... 161
LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder 
Display .................................................. 162
Cautions for Use ................................... 165
Message Display .................................. 169
Troubleshooting .................................... 172
Number of Recordable Pictures and 
Available Recording Time..................... 181
Specifications ....................................... 186
Digital Camera Accessory System ....... 190
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) .....192
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ... 193
Index ..................................................... 196
Useful Information 
(For Latin American Countries Only) .... 199
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Before Use
Before UseStandard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body(This is referred to as  camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as  lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Hood
4 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
6 Lens Storage Bag
7 Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
8 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger in the text)
9 AC Cable
10 AV Cable
11 USB Connection Cable
12 Body Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
13 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
14 Shoulder Strap
•
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the 
text.
•The card is optional.•Description in these operating instructions is based on the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included 
in DMC-G10K.
•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. 
(P190)
•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX 
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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