Panasonic Dmc G10k Operating Instructions Manual

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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-BLB13PP.
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely.  The 
dedicated battery  (DMW-BLB13PP) 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.
∫ Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product 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 would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Connect the AC cable.
•The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable 
(DMW-DCC3; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.
Attach the battery with attention to the 
direction of the battery.
•Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and 
detach the battery after charging is completed.
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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a 
temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
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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.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BLB13PP) are the same as above.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the came ra with the AC adaptor (P161) connected.]
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remain ing battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.•The battery becomes warm after using it 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 charge le ft, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteri stic swelling may occur.)
•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.
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns on:The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE] 
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator 
A of the charger will turn off once the 
charging has completed without any problem.
Charging time Approx. 155 min
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∫Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor) (By CIPA standard in 
Program AE Mode)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the viewfinder) (By CIPA standard in 
Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second 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. 
If 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).]
∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
Note
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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 shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32).– When flash is 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.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is 
used
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 380 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 190 min
When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is 
used
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 410 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 205 min
When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is 
used
Playback time Approx. 350 min
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•Close the flash.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BLB13PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever  A in the 
direction of the arrow to remove the 
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
•
The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow.
•If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
Note
•Remove the battery after use.•Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be 
stored properly.
•The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.•The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (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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About the Card
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
on the 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.)
•
Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) 
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating th at the card conforms to SD video standards) 
may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; 
optional) (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, 
reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P35), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, 
shock, or static electricity to the unit.
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.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on 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. (P35)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of card which can be  used with this unitRemarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB to 64 GB)
2
A
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination (P112)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
•
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format.
•AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.•When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as 
AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US 
and elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.•Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the 
clock setting is correct.
•When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” procedure.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press  1. (P28)
•It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Changing the clock setting
ON
OFF
:
:
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Note
•The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize 
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Note
•
There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
!  [REC] Mode menu (P113 to 122) [SETUP] menu (P31 to 35)
•This menu lets you 
set the aspect ratio, 
number of pixels and 
other aspects of the 
pictures you are 
recording.•This menu lets you 
perform the clock 
settings, select the 
operating beep tone 
settings and set 
other settings which 
make it easier for 
you to operate the camera.
 [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu
 (P122 to 123) [MY MENU]
•This menu lets you 
set the setting for 
motion pictures such 
as recording quality.
–The [MOTION PICTURE] 
Mode menu is only 
displayed when in Motion 
Picture Mode.
•Up to 5 menu items 
used recently can be 
memorized. Items 
used a lot can be 
recalled easily.
 [CUSTOM] menu (P123 to 128)( [PLAYBACK] Mode menu (P131 to 145)
•Operation of the unit, 
such as displaying of 
the screen and 
button operations, 
can be set up 
according to your 
preferences. Also, it 
is possible to register the modified settings.•This menu lets you 
set the Protection, 
Cropping or Print 
Settings, etc. of 
recorded pictures.
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This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting 
procedure can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, 
[SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] Mode menu as well.
•
If you set [MENU RESUME] (P128) in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last 
selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Program AE Mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Mode dial
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
CMenu toggle icon
D Menu item
E Settings
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press  2.
2Press  4 or rotate the rear dial 
to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].
3Press  1 or the rear dial.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
ON
OFF
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select 
[I.EXPOSURE].
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 or 
rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.
Press  1 or the rear dial.
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press  3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select 
[HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
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Setting the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording 
status.
Press 3/4/2/1 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item and 
the setting.
•Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during 
recording. Refer to P54 about the displayed screen.
[ ] (LCD monitor style)
•Proceed to step 4 below after selecting the item and settings.
[ ] (Finder style)
•Select the item, press the rear dial, and then select the setting.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set the menu.
Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick Menu.
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