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                        Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS10
Before connecting, operating or adjusting 
this product, please read the instructions 
completely.
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,
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                        FCC Note: To prevent water entering the camera, please be sure to read  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  ‘(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock  a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  performance of the camera’ (→7) and ‘Camera care and the waterproof  limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  performance’ (→9) before using the camera underwater. interference in a residential in
                    
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                        FCC Note: To prevent water entering the camera, please be sure to read  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  ‘(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and anti-shock  a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  performance of the camera’ (→7) and ‘Camera care and the waterproof  limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  performance’ (→9) before using the camera underwater. interference in a residential in
                    
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                        Warning WARNING: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT  (140 °F) or incinerate. DAMAGE,  • DO NOT LET WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS DRIP OR SPLASH  ■ About the battery charger INSIDE THE UNIT. • DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (BATTERY PACK, BATTERY  CAUTION! CHARGER, AC ADAPTOR, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN,  DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
                    
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                        Warning WARNING: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT  (140 °F) or incinerate. DAMAGE,  • DO NOT LET WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS DRIP OR SPLASH  ■ About the battery charger INSIDE THE UNIT. • DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (BATTERY PACK, BATTERY  CAUTION! CHARGER, AC ADAPTOR, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN,  DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT- MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
                    
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                        (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof  Contents and anti-shock performance of the camera Information for Your Safety .......2 • Observe the following precautions, and avoid using the camera in  locations subject to high water pressure. The camera’s waterproof and  dustproof performance complies with IPX8 and IP6X.  Before use Basics Provided the usage and storage precautions in this document are  strictly observed, the camera can record underwater in a depth up to   (Important) About the wa
                    
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                        (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof  Contents and anti-shock performance of the camera Information for Your Safety .......2 • Observe the following precautions, and avoid using the camera in  locations subject to high water pressure. The camera’s waterproof and  dustproof performance complies with IPX8 and IP6X.  Before use Basics Provided the usage and storage precautions in this document are  strictly observed, the camera can record underwater in a depth up to   (Important) About the wa
                    
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                        (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and Camera care and the waterproof  performance anti-shock performance of the camera (Continued) To prevent water from entering the camera, be sure to observe the  ■ Handling the camera following before use. • 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  ■ Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal  40 °C (104 °F) or higher (in particular locations su
                    
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                        (Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and Camera care and the waterproof  performance anti-shock performance of the camera (Continued) To prevent water from entering the camera, be sure to observe the  ■ Handling the camera following before use. • 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  ■ Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal  40 °C (104 °F) or higher (in particular locations su
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  performance (Continued) Opening and closing the card/battery door and terminal cover Causes of water entering the camera At the time of purchase, the [LOCK] switches of the card/battery door and When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may be  terminal cover are in the locked position. formed between the camera and the card/battery door or terminal cover,  allowing water to enter and causing a malfunction. ■  [LOCK] switch position • When the rub
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  performance (Continued) Opening and closing the card/battery door and terminal cover Causes of water entering the camera At the time of purchase, the [LOCK] switches of the card/battery door and When the camera is used in the following conditions, a gap may be  terminal cover are in the locked position. formed between the camera and the card/battery door or terminal cover,  allowing water to enter and causing a malfunction. ■  [LOCK] switch position • When the rub
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  performance (Continued) Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush Cleaning the rubber seals : Brush (supplied) 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. Long brush Short brush • Be especially careful when removing very small or wet sand partic
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  performance (Continued) Remove adhered foreign objects with the supplied brush Cleaning the rubber seals : Brush (supplied) 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. Long brush Short brush • Be especially careful when removing very small or wet sand partic
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  performance (Continued) ■ Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the card/ Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river battery door Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the  :  Rubber seal contact  camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc. area  Rinse with water while the card/battery  (around the card/ door and terminal cover are closed,  battery compartment) or if the camera was used in the sea,  :  
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  performance (Continued) ■ Example of foreign objects on the inner side of the card/ Care after using the camera at a beach or in the sea or a river battery door Perform the following care procedure within 60 minutes of using the  :  Rubber seal contact  camera at a beach or in the sea or a river, etc. area  Rinse with water while the card/battery  (around the card/ door and terminal cover are closed,  battery compartment) or if the camera was used in the sea,  :  
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  Standard accessories performance (Continued) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part  ■ About the water drainage structure numbers are as of July 2010. The camera has a water drainage structure.  Water that enters gaps such as those around the  Battery pack Brush Power button or zoom button flows to the outside. DMW-BCH7PP VYC1013 For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera  • Charge the battery  Hand strap is soaked in wa
                    
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                        Camera care and the waterproof  Standard accessories performance (Continued) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part  ■ About the water drainage structure numbers are as of July 2010. The camera has a water drainage structure.  Water that enters gaps such as those around the  Battery pack Brush Power button or zoom button flows to the outside. DMW-BCH7PP VYC1013 For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera  • Charge the battery  Hand strap is soaked in wa
                    
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                        The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual  Names of parts product. Cursor button Microphone  button [MENU/SET] Up cursor button (▲) (menu display/set/finish) • Exposure  Shutter button Compensation  Self-timer indicator/   Power button Left cursor button (◄) Right cursor button (►) AF Assist Lamp  • Self-timer • Flash  Lens Down cursor button (▼) Flash • Macro mode In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated  ●  by▲▼◄►. Zoom button Speaker  Hand s
                    
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                        The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual  Names of parts product. Cursor button Microphone  button [MENU/SET] Up cursor button (▲) (menu display/set/finish) • Exposure  Shutter button Compensation  Self-timer indicator/   Power button Left cursor button (◄) Right cursor button (►) AF Assist Lamp  • Self-timer • Flash  Lens Down cursor button (▼) Flash • Macro mode In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated  ●  by▲▼◄►. Zoom button Speaker  Hand s
                    
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                        Charging the battery ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit Connect the charger to the electrical outlet The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very  Charging light ([CHARGE]) similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase  On: Charging in progress    in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately  (approx. 110 min. if fully depleted)  protected with internal protection to