Page 1: Operating Instructions
DMC-L10K Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT1G28...
Page 2: Before Use
Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, Information for Your Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety 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 WARNING: enjoyment.
Page 3 Before Use • Please note that the actual controls and CAUTION components, menu items, etc. of your Danger of explosion if battery is Digital Camera may look somewhat incorrectly replaced. Replace only with different from those shown in the the same or equivalent type illustrations in these Operating recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 4 THE U.S.A. Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-L10 FCC Note: Responsible party: Panasonic This equipment has been tested and Corporation of found to comply with the limits for a Class North America B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the One Panasonic Way, FCC Rules.
Page 5 Before Use ∫ About the battery charger -If you see this symbol- CAUTION! Information on Disposal in other DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS Countries outside the European UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN Union CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED This symbol is only valid in the European SPACE.
Page 6 Please confirm the latest information on the is fogged up) following website. • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs careful of condensation since it causes (This Site is English only.) lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Matching the Focus and the Exposure Automatically (AF: Auto Focus/Program AE mode) ..36 • Taking good pictures ....... 39 Before Use • Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC) (When taking pictures with Information for Your Safety ...... 2 the Viewfinder) .........
Page 8 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..74 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ..... 108 Adjusting the White Balance ....75 • [SLIDE SHOW] ......109 • Resetting the white balance .... 76 • [FAVORITE] ........110 • Setting the color temperature ..77 •...
Page 9: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. DMW-BLA13PP DE-A38F K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0015 K1HA08CD0013 VFC4268 VGQ8990 VKF4091 VYC0972 VYC0973 VYF3160 VFC4185 VFC4206 VQT1G28...
Page 10 • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P150) • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA 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...
Page 11: Names Of The Components
Preparation Names of the Components ∫ Camera body 20 21 [LIVE VIEW] button (P34, 54) 10 Eye cup (P17) 11 Viewfinder (P32, 35, 131) 12 Diopter adjustment dial (P35) 13 Focus mode lever (P36, 40, 45, 58, 60, Front dial (P41, 42, 45, 51) 14 [AFL/AEL] button (P69) AF assist lamp (P106) 15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P24)
Page 12 Preparation 36 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket (P118, 120, 124) 37 [REMOTE] socket (P127) 38 Terminal door 39 Card door (P22) 24 Flash Open Lever (P64) 40 DC cable cover (P128) 25 Drive mode lever Single (P36): ∫ Lens Burst (P71): “LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR 14–50 mm/ Auto bracket (P72): F3.8–5.6/ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”...
Page 13: Rotating The Lcd Monitor
Preparation Rotating the LCD About the Lens monitor You can use the supplied lens or a lens that is compatible with the lens mount standard At the time when this camera is purchased, for the “Four Thirds System (Four Thirds the LCD monitor is set inside the frame of Mount)”...
Page 14: Attaching/Detaching The Lens
Preparation Attaching/Detaching 3 Detach the lens cap. the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. ∫ Attaching a lens to the camera body 1 Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.
Page 15: Attaching The Lens Hood
Preparation ∫ Detaching a lens from the camera Attaching the Lens body Hood • Check that the camera is turned off. 1 Attach the lens cap. In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The 2 Press the lens release button D lens hood cuts off excess lighting and while turning the lens as far as...
Page 16: Attaching The Strap
Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood Attaching the Strap 1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. 1 Pass the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. 2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as A Eyepiece cap shown previously.
Page 17: Attaching The Eyepiece Cap
Preparation Attaching the Eyepiece 4 Pull the other side of the strap and then check that it will not come out. When taking pictures with your eye removed from the Viewfinder, light may enter the Viewfinder and affect the exposure and focus. Attach the eyepiece cap so that light does not enter the Viewfinder and prevent accurate exposure when taking pictures...
Page 18: Attaching The Magnifier Eye Cup
Preparation Attaching the Charging the Battery Magnifier Eye Cup with the Charger You can magnify the field of view of the • The battery is not charged when the Viewfinder by 1.2 times. camera is shipped. Charge the battery This makes it easier to fix the focus when before use.
Page 19: About The Battery (Charging/Number Of Recordable Pictures)
¢ Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • The battery can be charged even if it is • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card not fully discharged. (128 MB). • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • Using the supplied battery.
Page 20 Preparation ∫ Charging conditions The number of recordable pictures • Charge the battery in a temperature varies depending on the recording between 10 oC to 35 oC. (50 oF to 95 oF). interval time. If the recording interval (The battery temperature should also be time becomes longer, the number of the same.) recordable pictures decreases.
Page 21: Inserting/Removing The Battery
• Remove the battery after use. • Do not remove the card or the battery while the card is being accessed. The • Always use genuine Panasonic data may be damaged. (P23) batteries (DMW-BLA13PP). • Do not remove the battery with the •...
Page 22: Inserting/Removing The Card (Optional)
Push the card until it clicks, then if it is inserted or removed while the pull the card out upright. camera is on. • We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card. (P6) • Check the direction of the card.
Page 23: About The Card (Optional)
Preparation • The reading/writing speed of an SD About the Card Memory Card and an SDHC Memory (optional) Card is fast. Both types of card are equipped with a Write-Protect switch A ∫ Access to the card that prevents writing and formatting the card.
Page 24: Turning The Camera On
Preparation Turning the Camera On Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [ON]. ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. • The status indicator A lights when you set the switch to [ON].
Page 25: Changing The Clock Setting
Preparation About the Mode Dial 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. • Turn the camera off after finishing If you turn on this unit and then rotate setting the clock. Then turn it on and the mode dial, you can switch to a scene check that the clock setting is correct.
Page 26: Setting The Menu
Preparation ∫ Advanced Setting the Menu Custom mode (P83) ∫ Displaying the menu screens Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Press [MENU/SET]. e.g.: The first page of the total 4 pages is Scene mode (P88) displayed. This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Page 27 Preparation ∫ Setting menu items ∫ Closing the menu screen • The following example shows how to set Press [MENU/SET]. [FLASH] when program AE mode [ ] is • You can also press the shutter button selected. halfway to close the menu. 1 Press 3/4 to select the menu item.
Page 28: About The Setup Menu
Preparation auto review when taking pictures with the About the Setup Menu drive mode lever set to [ ] (P36) or ] (P74). • Set items as required. • When [HOLD] has been selected, the • Select [RESET] to return the settings to zoom time cannot be set.
Page 29 Preparation [WORLD TIME] (P129) [NO.RESET] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P26) and select the item to set. (P26) Set the time in your home area and travel Reset the file number of the next recording destination.
Page 30 Preparation [USB MODE] [HIGHLIGHT] Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P26) and select the item to set. (P26) Select the USB communication system [OFF] No highlight display after or before connecting the camera to...
Page 31 Preparation [TV ASPECT] [SCENE MENU] (P84, 88) Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu MENU MENU /SET /SET and select the item to set. (P26) and select the item to set. (P26) Set to match the type of TV.
Page 32: Switching Between The Viewfinder Display/Live View Display
Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK]. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com AF frame (P35, 37) For Canadian assistance, please call: AF-LED (P106) 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
Page 33 Preparation ∫ LCD Monitor Display when taking Information Display on the LCD Monitor (When taking pictures with the pictures with Live View (P54) Viewfinder) 4 5 6 F5.6 F5.6 7, 8 STANDARD STANDARD 19 19 Recording mode (P25) 12 11 Aperture value (P58) Recording mode (P25) Shutter speed (P58)
Page 34 Preparation ∫ Switching the screen display You can switch the screen display by pressing [LIVE VIEW]. Switching the screen display allows you to take pictures while showing the subject on the Viewfinder or to take pictures while showing the subject on the LCD monitor. A [LIVE VIEW] button B LCD monitor Read “Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder”...
Page 35: Basic
Basic Basic Taking Pictures with • Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up the Viewfinder or down. • You can only use the direction detection You can take pictures while showing the function when using a compatible lens.
Page 36: Changing The Information Display On The Lcd Monitor
Basic Matching the Focus Changing the information display and the Exposure on the LCD monitor Automatically Press [DISPLAY] to change. (AF: Auto Focus/Program AE mode [ C Normal display The camera automatically sets the aperture D No display value and the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject.
Page 37: Take The Picture
Basic 2 Aim the AF frame B to the point 3 Press the shutter button fully to you want to focus on and then take the picture. press the shutter button halfway. • A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
Page 38 Basic ∫ Program shift Example of program shift when using In program AE mode, you can change the the supplied lens preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called program shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a...
Page 39: Taking Good Pictures
Basic • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in Taking good pictures the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is ∫ Focusing pressed until the image appears. We • The focus range with auto focus is recommend using a tripod.
Page 40: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode
Basic Switch the focus mode lever to [AFS] or • Check that the camera is set to taking [AFC]. pictures with the Viewfinder. When taking pictures with Live View, press [LIVE VIEW] to switch the setting so the camera is set to taking pictures with the Viewfinder.
Page 41: Aperture-Priority Ae
Basic Aperture-priority AE [ • [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P97): [OFF] • [D.ZOOM] (P98): [OFF] • [FLASH] (P64): [AUTO] Set the aperture value to a higher number • [FLASH SYNC.] (P68): when you want a sharp focus background. [1ST] Set the aperture value to a lower number •...
Page 42: Shutter-Priority Ae
Basic • We recommend using a tripod when the Shutter-priority AE [ shutter speed is slow. • You cannot set Slow sync. [ ] and Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ]. (P65) • Intelligent ISO sensitivity control cannot be set. When you want to take a sharp picture of a •...
Page 43 Basic • If the exposure is not adequate, check visible. To avoid picture noise, we the aperture value and the shutter recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in speed that have been set. the [REC] mode menu to [ON] before • You can also check the manual taking pictures.
Page 44: Compensating The Exposure
Basic Compensating the 1 Rotate the rear dial to Exposure compensate the exposure. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following +1 +1 +2 +2 examples.
Page 45: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Basic ∫ If you are using the front dial to Taking Pictures with compensate the exposure Manual Focus If you set [DIAL SET.] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ EXPOSURE COMP.], you can compensate the exposure by the front dial.
Page 46 Basic ∫ Technique for Manual focus • If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera, the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights. • The available flash range is about 2.0 m (6.6 feet) to 5.5 m (18.0 feet) (Wide) (When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].).
Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic ∫ To make subjects appear further away Taking Pictures with use (Wide) the Zoom Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. 14 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm) With the 14 mm to 50 mm focal length of the supplied lens (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 100 mm), you can make people and subjects appear closer...
Page 48: Playing Back Pictures
Basic Playing Back Pictures • This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File 1 Press [ system” which was established by the “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)”. • The LCD monitor may not be able to display the details of the recorded pictures.
Page 49: Deleting Pictures
Basic • Refer to P55 for information about the Deleting Pictures histogram E . Press [ F5.6 F5.6 125 1/19 1/19 F5.6 ∫ To delete a single picture ISO 100 STANDARD STANDARD 1 Press 2/1 or rotate the front dial 10:00 DEC.
Page 50 Basic ∫ To delete [MULTI DELETE]/ 4 Press [ [ALL DELETE] 5 Press 3 to select [YES] and then 1 Press [ ] twice. press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 3/4 to select (Screen when selecting [MULTI DELETE]) [MULTI DELETE] or [ALL DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 51: Using The Playback Zoom
Basic ∫ Switching the displayed image while Using the Playback maintaining the playback zoom Zoom You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the playback zoom. Rotate the front dial during 1 Press [ playback zoom to switch images.
Page 52: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Basic ∫ Examples of 25 screens Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Press [ 2 Rotate the rear dial left to display ∫ To return to normal playback multiple screens. Rotate the rear dial right or press [MENU/ (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) SET].
Page 53: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
Basic • The pictures that were recorded on the Displaying Pictures by selected date are displayed on the Recording Date 9 screens playback screen. • Rotate the rear dial left to return to the (Calendar Playback) calendar screen display. 5 Press 3/4/2/1 to select a You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function.
Page 54: Advanced
Advanced Advanced Taking Pictures with • Extended optical zoom (P97) You can enlarge the picture with no Live View picture quality deterioration. • Digital zoom (P98) You can further enhance the zoom You can take pictures while showing the magnification. subject on the LCD monitor.
Page 55: Changing The Information Displayed
Advanced ∫ Recording guide lines display Changing the Information When you align the subject on the Displayed horizontal and vertical guide lines or the Press [DISPLAY] to switch the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by monitor screen.
Page 56: Brightening The Lcd Monitor
Advanced Examples of histogram Brightening the LCD Monitor 1 Press [LCD MODE] A for 1 second. 2 Press 3/4 to select a mode. A Properly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed The Power LCD is ¢ Histogram [AUTO automatically activated in POWER LCD] bright places such as outdoors etc.
Page 57: Lcd Monitor
Advanced ∫ Taking pictures at a high angle ∫ Canceling setting Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob A If you press and hold [LCD MODE] again with your fingers, pull the knob towards you for 1 second the screen shown in step and rotate the monitor 180o.
Page 58: Auto Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View
Advanced ∫ Taking pictures with the camera held • When holding the edge of the LCD vertically monitor, there may be some distortion, Take hold of the LCD monitor open knob however this is not a malfunction. with your fingers, open the LCD monitor Moreover, this has no effect on the taken and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy pictures or playback.
Page 59 Advanced • The camera beeps and the focus red. (However, they do not turn red when indication lights (green) C when the the flash is activated.) subject is focused. • The brightness of the LCD monitor may • The focus indication blinks (green) differ from the brightness of the recorded when the subject is not focused.
Page 60: Af Mode When Taking Pictures With Live View
Advanced Face detection: AF mode when taking pictures with Live View The camera Setting the method used to focus automatically detects the person’s face. The focus can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of the picture it is in. 9-area-focusing: Reset [LIVE VIEW AF] (P107) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [...
Page 61 Advanced ∫ About face detection This function detects a person’s face in the • The AF area displayed is bigger than image area so that the focus can be usual when taking pictures in dark places adjusted properly. This is particularly or when using the digital zoom.
Page 62: Manual Focus When Taking Pictures With Live View
Advanced ∫ About AF area selection When selecting [ You can select the AF area when [ You can select the AF area frame as shown in the following illustration by pressing 3/ ] or [ ] is selected. 4/2/1. 1 Set the focus to [AFS].
Page 63 Advanced ∫ About MF Assist 2 Rotate the focus ring to focus on If you press [MENU/SET] after pressing 2 the subject. when taking pictures with manual focus, the MF assist screen is enlarged 8 times and it becomes easier to focus. 1 Press 2 to display the MF assist screen.
Page 64: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced Press the flash until it clicks. 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close MF • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. assist. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF ] while the flash is closed. ∫...
Page 65 Advanced AUTO Slow sync./Red-eye reduction The flash is automatically activated when If you take a picture with a dark the recording conditions make it background landscape, this feature will necessary. slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark background landscape will become bright.
Page 66 Advanced • You cannot set AUTO/Red-eye reduction ∫ Available flash settings by recording ], Forced ON/Red-eye reduction mode ] or Slow sync./Red-eye reduction The available flash settings depend on the ] when 2nd Curtain Synchro is set. recording mode. • The flash setting may change if the (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial recording mode is changed.
Page 67 Advanced • The available flash range is an • Do not carry the camera using the opened approximation. built-in flash. • Refer to P78 for the ISO sensitivity. • Do not close the flash soon after it is • Refer to P39, 86 for the focus range. activated prior to taking pictures due to •...
Page 68: Adjusting The Flash Output
Advanced Adjusting the flash output Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking Adjust the flash output when the subject is pictures of moving objects such as cars small or reflection ratio is extremely high or using a slow shutter speed.
Page 69: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)
Advanced ∫ 2nd curtain synchro Fixing the Focus and 2560 the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) F2.8 1/25 • The light source appears behind the subject and picture becomes dynamic. This is useful when you want to take a • Set it to [1ST] normally. picture of a subject outside the AF frame or •...
Page 70 Advanced • If you release [AFL/AEL], When [AF] is selected [AF/AE LOCK] is canceled. (Fixing the focus only) 1 Aim the AF frame at the subject. 3 While pressing [AFL/AEL], move 2 Press and hold [AFL/AEL] to fix the the camera as you compose the focus.
Page 71: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Advanced Taking Pictures using 4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the Burst Mode menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. ∫ Burst speed (High) (Low) 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ Burst speed (pictures/ second) •...
Page 72: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced ∫ Focusing in burst mode Taking Pictures using The focus changes depending on the Auto Bracket setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu (P106) and the focus mode setting. Focus Focus mode Focus Priority At the first picture In this mode, 3 pictures are recorded in the selected exposure compensation range ¢2...
Page 73 Advanced ∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and 5 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close [SEQUENCE] in auto bracket the menu. 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. menu. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] •...
Page 74: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced • If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a Taking Pictures with picture with the self-timer, it is canceled. the Self-timer ∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer 1 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select 1 Set the drive mode lever to [ [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] menu ] and then press 1.
Page 75: Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced • In auto mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed Adjusting the White to 10 seconds. Balance • We recommend using a tripod when taking pictures with the self-timer. (When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it.) •...
Page 76: Resetting The White Balance
Advanced for recording outdoors in (Shade) the shade on a bright day for recording under (Halogen) halogen lighting for recording with the (Flash) flash only for using the preset white (White set 1) balance KlKelvin Color Temperature (White set 2) for using the preset color •...
Page 77: Setting The Color Temperature
Advanced 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of 2 Press 3/4 to select the color white paper, or an object that is temperature and then press white etc. so that the frame in the [MENU/SET]. center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 78: Setting The Light Sensitivity
Advanced the LCD monitor will change to orange. Setting the Light If you finely adjust the white balance to Sensitivity B (blue), the white balance icon on the LCD monitor will change to blue. • If you finely adjust the white balance to G_ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [`] (magenta) appears ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light.
Page 79 Advanced ∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO ISO sensitivity 1600 sensitivity control) Use in bright (When taking pictures with Live View places Suitable only) suitable (e.g. outdoors) The camera detects the movement of the Use in dark subject near the center of the screen and Suitable places suitable...
Page 80: Setting The Maximum Sensitivity Setting
Advanced • The camera may not be able to detect the Setting the maximum sensitivity movement of the subject in the following setting cases. – When the moving subject is small – When the moving subject is at the edge of the screen If you set a maximum setting for the ISO –...
Page 81: Deciding The Method To Measure Brightness (Metering Mode)
Advanced Deciding the Method Multiple: This is the method in which the to Measure Brightness camera measures the most suitable (Metering mode) exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. Center weighted: 1 Press 1 ( This is the method used to focus on...
Page 82: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)
Advanced • When [YES] is selected, the settings Registering Personal that were previously stored are Menu Settings overwritten. • You cannot save the following menu (Registering custom settings) item because they affect other recording modes. – [CLOCK SET] 5 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Page 83: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode
Advanced Taking pictures in 3 Press [MENU/SET] to set. Custom mode MENU /SET You can select one of your own custom settings to suit the picture-taking conditions and other factors from among the F3.8 F3.8 registered patterns you have saved as custom settings ahead of time.
Page 84: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
Advanced ∫ About the information Taking expressive • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an portraits and advanced scene mode in step explanations about each advanced scene landscape pictures mode are displayed. (If you press (Advanced scene mode) [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the screen shown in step In this mode, you can take quality pictures of such subjects as people, sporting events...
Page 85: [Portrait]
Advanced [PORTRAIT] [SCENERY] The person stands out from the This allows you to take pictures of a wide background and has a healthier landscape. complexion. [NORMAL SCENERY] [NORMAL PORTRAIT] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects Shades the background and photographs as a priority.
Page 86: [Macro]
Advanced [MACRO] • We recommend using a tripod and the This mode allows you to take close-up self-timer in macro mode. pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking • When a subject is close to the camera, the pictures of flowers. effective focus range (depth of field) is (The distance from the subject that you can significantly narrowed.
Page 87: [Sports]
Advanced [ILLUMINATIONS] [SPORTS] Night time illuminations are photographed Set here when you want to take pictures of beautifully. sports scenes or other fast-moving events. [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] ¢ The aperture value (P41) can be changed [NORMAL SPORTS] with the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting. Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping ∫...
Page 88: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)
Advanced ∫ About the information Taking pictures that • If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a match the scene being scene mode in step , explanations about recorded each scene mode are displayed. (If you (Scene mode) press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the [SCENE MODE] menu.) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the...
Page 89: [Sunset]
Advanced ∫ Age display setting [SUNSET] • To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to set Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures. menu and select a scene mode. (P88) Select this when you want to take pictures of a sunset.
Page 90: [Pet]
Advanced [PET] Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] MENU /SET menu and select a scene mode. (P88) Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set the birthday of your pet. You can then display the age when playing back the pictures.
Page 91: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode ∫ Using the FUNCTION setting • You can use [FUNC] to easily set the Menu following items when taking pictures. (When program AE mode [ ] is set.) – White balance (P75) –...
Page 92: [Film Mode]
Menu Settings ∫ Setting and effect [FILM MODE] • [STANDARD] (COLOR) Setting the color tone of the This is the standard setting. picture to be recorded • [DYNAMIC] (COLOR) The saturation and contrast of the stored colors are increased. • [NATURE] (COLOR) Brighter red, green and blue.
Page 93 Menu Settings ∫ Adjusting each film mode to the [CONTRAST] desired setting Increases the difference between 1 Press 3/4 or use the front dial the brightness and the darkness on the screen shown in step 1 on in the picture. page 92 to select an item.
Page 94: [Aspect]
Menu Settings [ASPECT] [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY] Setting the aspect ratio of Setting a picture size and quality pictures (When taking pictures that match your use of the with Live View only) pictures MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode /SET...
Page 95 Menu Settings ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ RAW_Fine: This sets the quality to 3648k2736 pixels [RAW] and also (10 million pixels) simultaneously creates a 2816k2112 pixels fine JPEG picture. (6 million pixels) RAW_Standard: 2048k1536 pixels This sets the quality to (3 million pixels) [RAW] and also simultaneously creates a...
Page 96: [Ois Mode]
Menu Settings [OIS MODE] Optical Image Stabilizer • The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. – When there is a lot of jitter. – When the zoom magnification is high. – When using the digital zoom. –...
Page 97: [Ex. Opt. Zoom]
Menu Settings Example: [ ] (3 million pixels) [EX. OPT. ZOOM] 2 Extended optical zoom [ON] Enlarging a picture with no picture Example: [ ] (6 million pixels) quality deterioration (When taking 3 Extended optical zoom [ON] pictures with Live View only) Example: [ ] (3 million pixels) A optical zoom...
Page 98: [D.zoom]
Menu Settings [D.ZOOM] Further extending the zoom • Refer to P94 for aspect ratio and P94 for (When taking pictures with Live picture size. View only) • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”. • You can further enhance the zoom magnification with the extended optical MENU Press [...
Page 99: [Flash]
Menu Settings ∫ Using the digital zoom together with [FLASH] the extended optical zoom Switching to the appropriate flash Example: When the digital zoom is set to setting [4a] and the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), you can use the extended optical zoom at the same time.
Page 100: [Multi. Expo.]
Menu Settings A When taking pictures using the [MULTI. EXPO.] Viewfinder Taking pictures and superimposing B When taking pictures using the Live them over each other View C After the first picture has been taken • After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the MENU Press [...
Page 101 Menu Settings ∫ About automatic gain control setting [NEXT]: Advance to the next Select [AUTO GAIN] on the screen shown picture. in step and set it. [RETAKE]: Return to the second picture. [ON]: The brightness level is [EXIT]: Record images up to the adjusted according to the second picture taken, and number of pictures taken...
Page 102: [Burst Rate]
Menu Settings [BURST RATE] [SELF-TIMER] Setting the burst speed Setting the time for the self-timer MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode /SET /SET menu and select the item to set. (P26) menu and select the item to set.
Page 103: [Color Space]
Menu Settings [COLOR SPACE] [LONG SHTR NR] Setting the color space for taking Removing picture noise when pictures taking pictures MENU MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode /SET /SET menu and select the item to set.
Page 104: Using The [Custom Menu]
Menu Settings [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] Using the [CUSTOM Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM MENU /SET MENU] MENU] menu and select the item to set. (P26) [OFF] The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you are pressing [AFL/AEL]. (P69) If you release [AFL/AEL], [AF/ You can change the button operation, AE LOCK] is canceled.
Page 105 Menu Settings [DIAL SET.] When [ APERTURE] is selected Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM This setting gives priority to aperture with MENU /SET MENU] menu and select the item to set. the rear dial and also to exposure (P26) compensation.
Page 106 Menu Settings – Do not look at the AF assist lamp from [FOCUS PRIORITY] too close up. Press [ MENU ] to display the [CUSTOM – Do not attach the lens hood. /SET MENU] menu and select the item to set. –...
Page 107 Menu Settings ∫ Setting the position with [GUIDE 2] [LIVE VIEW AF] Also, you can set the position of the guide Press [ ] to display the [CUSTOM MENU] MENU lines in advance with [GUIDE 2]. /SET menu and select the item to set. (P26) 1 Press 4 to select [GUIDE 2] and then Set the auto focus method when taking press 1.
Page 108: Using The [Play] Mode Menu
Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode Items that can be set menu Menu Item screen : [SLIDE SHOW] (P109) : [FAVORITE] (P110) : [ROTATE DISP.] (P111) : [ROTATE] (P111) You can use various functions in playback : [DPOF PRINT] (P112) mode to rotate pictures, set protection for : [PROTECT] (P114) them etc.
Page 109: [Slide Show]
Menu Settings • The cursor displayed during a slide [SLIDE SHOW] show A or while a slide show is paused B or during [MANUAL] slide show C is Playing back pictures in order for a the same as 3/4/2/1. fixed duration Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU...
Page 110: [Favorite]
Menu Settings • If 3 is pressed while the [ ] favorites [FAVORITE] icon A is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and Setting your favorite pictures the favorites setting is canceled. • You can set up to 999 pictures as Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU...
Page 111: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate]
Menu Settings ∫ Rotate [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE] (The picture is rotated manually.) To display the picture rotated 1 Press 2/1 to select the picture Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET and then press 4. menu and select the item to set. (P108) This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or...
Page 112: [Dpof Print]
(supplied) and played For more information visit: back vertically. http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ • When you play back pictures on a PC, white_e.htm they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the OS or software is Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE], compatible with Exif.
Page 113 Menu Settings ∫ To print the date • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. The DPOF print setting is After setting the number of prints, set/ canceled when the number of prints is cancel printing with the recording date by set to [0].
Page 114: [Protect]
Menu Settings [PROTECT] • The protect setting may not be effective Preventing accidental erasure of on other equipment. pictures • If you want to delete protected pictures, Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET cancel their protection. menu and select the item to set.
Page 115: [Resize]
Menu Settings • The picture is overwritten when you [RESIZE] select [YES]. Resized pictures cannot Making the picture size smaller be restored when they are overwritten. • A resized picture is newly created when Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET you select [NO].
Page 116: [Trimming]
Menu Settings 5 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or [TRIMMING] Enlarging a picture and trimming it [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set. (P108) You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.
Page 117: [Aspect Conv.]
Menu Settings • The message [DELETE ORIGINAL [ASPECT CONV.] PICTURE?] appears. Changing the aspect ratio of a 16:9 4 Press 3/4 to select [YES] or picture [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode MENU /SET menu and select the item to set.
Page 118: Connecting To Other Equipment
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC • Use a sufficiently charged battery (P18) or the AC adaptor (P128). • Turn the camera off and then insert or remove the cable for the AC adaptor (P128).
Page 119 Connecting to other equipment [Windows] The items in each folder are as follows. The drive appears in the [My Computer] [DCIM] Folders from [100_PANA] to folder. [999_PANA] • If you are connecting the camera to a PC [100_PANA] Pictures/RAW files for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera [999_PANA]...
Page 120: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment ∫ PictBridge (PTP) setting Printing the Pictures Even if you set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)], you can connect to your PC if the OS is “Windows XP”, “Windows Vista” or “Mac OS X”. • Pictures can only be read on the camera. They cannot be written to a card or By connecting the camera directly to a deleted.
Page 121: Single Picture
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Single picture 1 Turn on the camera and the 1 Press 3 to select printer. [SINGLE PICTURE] and then 2 Connect the camera to a printer press [MENU/SET]. via the USB connection cable (supplied). PictBridge •...
Page 122 Connecting to other equipment ¢ These items cannot be displayed when ∫ Setting date printing, the number of the printer does not support the paper prints, the paper size and the page sizes. layout Select and set each item in step [PAGE LAYOUT] •...
Page 123 Connecting to other equipment • If the total number of DPOF prints or the 3 Disconnect the USB connection number of DPOF pictures printed is high, cable after printing. pictures may be printed several times. The remaining number of prints indicated may ∫...
Page 124: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen
Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures 4 Turn the camera on and then on a TV Screen press [ • Do not use any other Video cables except the supplied one. • Press [ ] to display pictures on the TV. ∫...
Page 125: Others
Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure MENU /SET to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL500). Icon Setting External flash Forced ON External flash Slow sync.
Page 126: Using The Mc Protector/Pl Filter
Others • If you use commercially available external Using the MC flashes with communication functions Protector/PL Filter other than the dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them. The MC protector is a transparent filter •...
Page 127: Using The Remote Shutter
Others 2 Press the button fully to take the • If the MC protector/PL filter are dropped, they may be destroyed. Be careful not to picture. (Press it as far as it will go.) drop them when attaching them to the camera.
Page 128: Using The Ac Adaptor
Others • You cannot charge the battery if you Using the AC Adaptor connect the DC cable (DMW-DCC1; optional). You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or a printer if you use •...
Page 129: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)
Others ∫ Setting the home area [HOME] Displaying the Time at (Perform steps the Travel Destination 1 Press 4 to select [HOME] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (World Time) MENU /SET If you set your home area and the travel 2 Press 2/1 to select your home area destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination...
Page 130 Others 3 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. ∫ Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps 1 Press 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press [MENU/SET] to set. MENU /SET • The icon changes from [ ] to [ after setting the travel destination. MENU /SET A Depending on the setting, the time at...
Page 131: Screen Display
Others ∫ Information Display on the LCD Screen Display Monitor (When taking pictures with the ∫ Viewfinder Display Viewfinder) F 3.8 2000 2000 AEL WB STANDARD STANDARD CUSTOM CUSTOM SET1 SET1 19 19 13 12 11 Recording mode (P25) Aperture value (P41, 42) Shutter speed (P42) AF frame setting (P37) AEL WB...
Page 132 Others 20 AF lock (P69) 16 Battery indication (P19) 21 AE lock (P69) 17 Film mode (P92) 22 Current date and time 18 Power LCD mode (P56) This is displayed for about 5 seconds Auto power LCD mode (P56): when the camera is turned on, after 19 AF area (P58, 60) setting the clock and after switching 20 Flash output adjustment (P68)
Page 133 Others ∫ Playback Display on the LCD Monitor (Detailed information display) F3.8 2000 F3.8 F3.8 2000 2000 1/19 1/19 STANDARD STANDARD 10:00 DEC. 1. 2007 100-0001 14 Color space (P103) Playback mode (P48) 15 Recorded date and time Recording information 16 Folder/File number (P119) Picture number/Total pictures Cable disconnection warning icon...
Page 134: Cautions For Use
Others Do not use the camera near radio Cautions for Use transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you record near radio transmitters or ∫ Optimal use of the camera high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures Take care not to drop or knock the unit may be adversely affected.
Page 135 Others ∫ About the LCD monitor Removing dirt on the image sensor Black spots may appear on the recorded • Do not press the LCD monitor with picture if dirt or dust gets on the image excessive force. Uneven colors may sensor.
Page 136 Others ∫ Battery ∫ Charger The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion • If you use the battery charger near a battery. radio, the radio reception may be Its ability to generate power comes from disturbed. the chemical reaction that takes place •...
Page 137: Message Display
• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not Record a picture or insert a card with a be liable for any damage suffered due to recorded picture and then play it.
Page 138 Others • This message also appears when the [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] USB connection cable is connected to the Use a card compatible with this unit. (P6, camera only. In this case, connect the other end of the • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card USB connection cable to a PC or a printer.
Page 139: Troubleshooting
Others ∫ Recording Troubleshooting 1: The picture cannot be recorded. The shutter does not activate. If you return the menu settings to the initial • Is the card inserted? settings at the time of purchase, the • Is there any memory remaining on the condition may improve.
Page 140 Others 6: The recorded picture is blurred. The 10: The shutter sound is heard once optical image stabilizer is not when taking pictures with Live View effective. however a picture is not taken. • The shutter speed will become slower •...
Page 141 Others • You can only display the pictures ∫ Flash rotated if you use a lens that supports 1: The flash is not activated. the direction detection function (P13) • Is the flash closed? and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON]. –...
Page 142 Others 5: White round spots like soap bubbles 4: The card is not recognized by the appear on the recorded picture. • Disconnect the USB connection cable. • If you take a Connect it again while the card is picture with the inserted in the camera.
Page 143 Others 3: A certain part of the picture appears 9: The file numbers are recorded in blinking in black and white. ascending order. • Is [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]? • If the battery is inserted or removed – This appears due to the highlight when the camera is not turned off, the feature function which shows white recorded folder numbers are lost.
Page 144: Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Others Number of recordable pictures • The number of recordable pictures is an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures depends on the subjects. Aspect ratio : 3648k2736 pixels : 2816k2112 pixels Picture size (10M)
Page 145 Others Aspect ratio : 2816k1880 pixels : 2048k1360 pixels Picture size (5.3M EZ) (2.8M EZ) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1310 2 GB 1420 1360 2560 4 GB 1450 2800 2680 5020...
Page 146 Others Aspect ratio : 1920k1080 pixels Picture size (2M EZ) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Card 512 MB 1 GB 1720 2 GB 1800 3410 4 GB 3540 6700 Aspect ratio Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...
Page 147: Specifications
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-L10): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 9.3 V Power Consumption: 1.8 W (When taking pictures with the Viewfinder) 3.3 W (When taking pictures with Live View) 1.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 11,760,000 pixels Primary color filter...
Page 148 Others LCD monitor: 2.5q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder: Eye-level single lens method using a pentamirror with diopter adjustment (field of view ratio about 95%) (with diopter adjustment j3 to i1 diopter) Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: Approx.
Page 149 Others AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-A38F): Information for your safety Output: DIGITAL CAMERA 9.3 V 1.2 A CHARGE 8.4 V 0.75 A Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLA13PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 1320 mAh...
Page 150: Digital Camera Accessory System
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure DMW-BLA13PP Lithium Ion Battery DMW-FL500 Flash DMW-FL360 A DMW-LMCH67 A MC Protector B DMW-LPL67 B PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-RSL1 Remote Shutter DMW-BAL1 Leather Bag DMW-SSTL1 Shoulder Strap DMW-DCC1 DC Cable L-ES014050 Interchangeable Lens L-X025...
Page 151: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Page 152: Request For Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
Page 153: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
Page 154 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Page 155: Customer Services Directory
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest Service Center by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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Page 158: Index
Others Index ........... 39, 69 Exposure ......97 Extended Optical Zoom ........125 External Flash ..........17, 18 Eye Cup AC Adaptor ..... 18, 118, 120, 128 .......... 17 Eyepiece Cap ......68 Adjusting the flash output ..........95, 97, 98 ......
Page 159 Others ..........86 ..........31 Macro Mode Scene Menu ..........109 ..........88 MANUAL Scene Mode ........42 ......... 85 Manual exposure Scenery Mode ....43 ........74, 102 Manual Exposure Assistance Self Timer .......... 45 ..........28 Manual Focus Setup Menu ..........
Page 160 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 C 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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