Panasonic DMC-TS10 Operating Instruction

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS10
this product, please read the instructions
Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
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
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To prevent water entering the camera, please be sure to read ‘(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera’ (→7) and ‘Camera care and the waterproof performance’ (→9) before using the camera underwater.
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 the time to fill in the information 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.
Model No. Serial No.
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.

Information for Your Safety

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 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 interference 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 expressly 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-TS10
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer
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.
North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
DMC-TS10
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT LET WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS DRIP OR SPLASH INSIDE THE UNIT.
DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGER, AC ADAPTOR, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM.
• 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.
Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom
About the battery pack
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 (+ and −) 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 contact 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 manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• 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.
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Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
About the battery charger
CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT­IN 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.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger 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.
Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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 and sound 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 and sound.
• 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 and sound.
• 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 (DMW-AC5PP; optional). 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 and sound may be adversely affected.

Contents

Information for Your Safety .......2 Observe the following precautions, and avoid using the camera in

Before use

(Important) About the waterproof/
dustproof and anti-shock
performance of the camera
Camera care and the waterproof
performance ................................9
Using the camera underwater ..........9
Opening and closing the card/
battery door and terminal cover .....10
Causes of water entering the
camera ........................................... 11
Cleaning the rubber seals ..............12
Care after using the camera at a
beach or in the sea or a river .........15
Standard accessories ..............17
Names of parts..........................18
Cursor button .................................19
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Preparations

Charging the battery ................20
Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery ................22
Picture save destination
(cards and built-in memory) ...........23
Setting the Clock ......................24
Setting the menu ......................25

Basics

Taking pictures with
automatic settings
[INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode ....26
Selecting the Recording Mode
Taking motion pictures
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode ........29
Viewing your pictures
[NORMAL PLAY] .......................30
Deleting pictures ......................30
...28

Others

Reading the Operating
Instructions (PDF format) ........31
Specifications ...........................33
Optional accessories ...............37
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form ................................38
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .....39
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(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera

locations subject to high water pressure. The camera’s waterproof and dustproof performance complies with IPX8 and IP6X. Provided the usage and storage precautions in this document are strictly observed, the camera can record underwater in a depth up to 3 m (10 feet), for a time up to 60 minutes.
• The camera complies with MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock). The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases, the camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) or less.
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• The supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding the hand strap and silicone jacket).
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This means that the camera can be used underwater for the
specified time and specified pressure, in accordance with the handling method described by Panasonic. This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or complete waterproofing under all conditions.
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This is not a guarantee of no breakdowns, no malfunctions, or
complete waterproofing under all conditions.
Observe the precautions described in the following section ‘Handling the camera’. Avoid using the camera in water pressure that exceeds the guaranteed performance, or in environments with excessive dust or sand. The waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is subjected to an impact, such as being hit or dropped. If the camera is subjected to an impact, it is recommended that you contact a Panasonic Service Center to have the camera inspected (subject to a fee) for its waterproof performance. Any malfunction caused by the customer’s mishandling, such as water entering the camera, is not covered by the warranty.
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(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera
Handling the camera
• Do not leave the camera for a long time in a cold environment where the temperature is very low (such as a ski resort) or very high at 40 °C (104 °F) or higher (in particular locations such as under strong sunlight, inside a hot vehicle, near a heater, on a ship, or on a beach). (The waterproof performance will deteriorate.)
• The inside of the camera is not waterproof. Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover close to water by the sea, a lake or river, or with wet hands.
• The waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Operation may not be possible or the sound may be low if snow or water freezes on the zoom button, Power button, speaker or microphone in a cold environment such as a ski resort.
• The lens and LCD monitor may cloud up due to changes in temperature and humidity. For details, read (→7) of the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM.
About the [PRECAUTIONS] display
Check this information in advance to maintain the waterproof performance.
When the card/battery door is fully closed and the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed.
Select [YES] with ◄, and then press [MENU/SET]
• When [NO] is selected, the clock setting screen is displayed.
Check the [PRECAUTIONS] on the screen
► : View the next screen ◄ : Return to the previous screen [MENU/SET] : Cancel
After the final screen (11/11), press [MENU/SET] to finish
• When [NO] is selected on the first screen or [MENU/SET] is pressed to cancel partway through the screens, [PRECAUTIONS] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
• The information can also be checked from [PRECAUTIONS] in the [SETUP] menu.
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Camera care and the waterproof performance

To prevent water from entering the camera, be sure to observe the following before use.
Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover in sandy or dusty locations, while close to water, or with wet hands.
When the camera is used in the locations described above, sand or dust may enter through the gaps of the card/battery door or terminal cover and adhere to the camera without you knowing. Make sure in advance that the levels of the battery and card memory are sufficient.
The use of the supplied silicone jacket is recommended to prevent the card/battery door or terminal cover from opening unexpectedly.
The performance of the camera’s rubber seal starts to deteriorate after 1 year.
It is recommended that you contact a Panasonic Service Center at least once a year to have the rubber seal replaced (subject to a fee).
Using the camera underwater
Use this camera in a water depth of 3 m (10 feet) or less, in a water
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), and do not use continuously underwater for longer than 60 minutes. Do not use in hot water exceeding 40 °C (104 °F) (such as a bath or hot springs).
Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.
Do not subject the camera to an impact underwater. (It may impair the
waterproof performance and allow water to enter.) Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use in locations
subject to strong water flows, such as in rapids or under waterfalls. (The strong water pressure may cause a malfunction.) The camera sinks in water. Attach the camera securely to yourself, such
as by wearing the hand strap around your wrist, to prevent you from dropping and losing the camera. If the camera is splashed by substances such as detergent, soap, hot spring
water, bath powder, sun oil, sunscreen or chemicals, wipe off immediately. The card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle them with wet
hands. Further, do not insert a wet card or battery into the camera.
Camera care and the waterproof performance
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 visible
The 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.
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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 door
A gap forms and allows water to enter
Camera care and the waterproof performance
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.
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Cleaning the rubber seals
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Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush
: Brush (supplied)
Long brush Short brush
Use to remove substances such as fine or dry sand.
: Card/
Battery door
: Terminal cover
Use to remove large foreign objects, and substances such as wet sand.
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.
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