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    P For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT2X42 M0710KZ0 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 Ope[...]

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    2 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 3 T o 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! Y ou have pu[...]

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    2 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 3 T o 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! Y ou have pu[...]

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    4 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUIL T - IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP ACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA TED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    4 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 5 W arning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate. ■ About the battery charger CAUTION! DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUIL T - IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SP ACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILA TED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    6 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 7 C on t e nt s ( I m p o rt a nt ) Ab ou t t he wa t er p ro o f/ d us t pr o of a n d an t i- s ho c k p er f or m an c e o f t he c am e ra Before use (Important) About the waterproof/ dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera ........ 7 Camera care and the waterproof performance ...........................[...]

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    6 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 7 C on t e nt s ( I m p o rt a nt ) Ab ou t t he wa t er p ro o f/ d us t pr o of a n d an t i- s ho c k p er f or m an c e o f t he c am e ra Before use (Important) About the waterproof/ dustproof and anti-shock performance of the camera ........ 7 Camera care and the waterproof performance ...........................[...]

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    8 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 9 ( I m p or t an t ) Ab ou t th e w a t er p ro o f/ d us t pr o of an d a n t i -s h oc k p e rf o rm a nc e o f t h e c am e r a ( C o n t i n u e d) C a me ra c a re a n d th e w a t er pr o o f p e rf or m a n ce ■ Handling the camera • Do not leave the camera for a long time in a cold environment where the te[...]

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    8 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 9 ( I m p or t an t ) Ab ou t th e w a t er p ro o f/ d us t pr o of an d a n t i -s h oc k p e rf o rm a nc e o f t h e c am e r a ( C o n t i n u e d) C a me ra c a re a n d th e w a t er pr o o f p e rf or m a n ce ■ Handling the camera • Do not leave the camera for a long time in a cold environment where the te[...]

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    10 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 1 1 C a me ra c a re a n d th e w a t er pr o o f p e rf or m a n ce ( C o n t i n u e d ) 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 : Unl[...]

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    10 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 1 1 C a me ra c a re a n d th e w a t er pr o o f p e rf or m a n ce ( C o n t i n u e d ) 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 : Unl[...]

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    12 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 13 C a me ra c a re a n d th e w a t er pr o o f p e rf or m a n ce ( C o n t i n u e d ) Cleaning the rubber seals 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 s[...]

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    12 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 13 C a me ra c a re a n d th e w a t er pr o o f p e rf or m a n ce ( C o n t i n u e d ) Cleaning the rubber seals 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 s[...]

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    14 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 15 Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) ■ 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 cove[...]

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    14 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 15 Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) ■ 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 cove[...]

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    16 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 17 Standard accessories Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) ■ About the water drainage structure The camera has a water drainage structure. W ater that enters gaps such as those around the Power button or zoom button flows to the outside. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is soak[...]

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    16 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 17 Standard accessories Camera care and the waterproof performance (Continued) ■ About the water drainage structure The camera has a water drainage structure. W ater that enters gaps such as those around the Power button or zoom button flows to the outside. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is soak[...]

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    18 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 19 N a me s o f pa rt s Hand strap eyelet Cursor button Microphone Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens Flash Zoom button Speaker T erminal cover Release lever [LOCK] switch Playback button Release lever [LOCK] switch [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket [DC IN] socket button Shutter button Power button LCD monitor [MODE] b[...]

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    18 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 19 N a me s o f pa rt s Hand strap eyelet Cursor button Microphone Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens Flash Zoom button Speaker T erminal cover Release lever [LOCK] switch Playback button Release lever [LOCK] switch [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket [DC IN] socket button Shutter button Power button LCD monitor [MODE] b[...]

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    20 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 21 C h ar gi n g th e b a t te ry ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7PP . It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs [...]

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    20 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 21 C h ar gi n g th e b a t te ry ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCH7PP . It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs [...]

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    22 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 23 I n se rt i n g a nd r e mo vi n g th e c a r d ( o pt io n a l )/ th e b at te r y ■ T o remove • T o remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow . • T o remove card: press down in center . Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7PP). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee[...]

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    22 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 23 I n se rt i n g a nd r e mo vi n g th e c a r d ( o pt io n a l )/ th e b at te r y ■ T o remove • T o remove battery: move lever in direction of arrow . • T o remove card: press down in center . Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCH7PP). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee[...]

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    24 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 25 S e tt in g t he m e n u S e tt in g t he C l o c k Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLA YBACK] menu. Example: Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to in the [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press ◄. 2 Press ?[...]

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    24 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 25 S e tt in g t he m e n u S e tt in g t he C l o c k Refer to the procedure example below when operating the [SETUP] menu, [REC] menu and [PLA YBACK] menu. Example: Setting [LCD MODE] from [OFF] to in the [NORMAL PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Switching to the [SETUP] menu 1 Press ◄. 2 Press ?[...]

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    26 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 27 T a k in g p i c tu re s w it h a u t om at i c se tt i n g s [I NT EL LI GE NT AU T O] Mo de Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can [...]

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    26 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 27 T a k in g p i c tu re s w it h a u t om at i c se tt i n g s [I NT EL LI GE NT AU T O] Mo de Recording Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face,’ ‘movement,’ ‘brightness,’ and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can [...]

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    28 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 29 T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Selecting the Recording Mode Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) Press the [MODE] button Press ▲ or ▼ to select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Start recording Elapsed recording tim[...]

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    28 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 29 T aking motion pictures [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Recording Mode: Selecting the Recording Mode Record motion picture with audio as follows. (Note that recording without audio is not possible.) Press the [MODE] button Press ▲ or ▼ to select [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] Start recording Elapsed recording tim[...]

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    30 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 31 R e ad in g t he O p e r at in g I ns tr u c t io ns (P DF f or ma t) V i e wi ng y o u r p ic t u r es [ N O RM AL PL A Y] Playback Mode: D e le ti n g pi ct u r e s Playback Mode: Press the Playback button ( ) Press ◄► to select the picture ● T o play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, [...]

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    30 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 31 R e ad in g t he O p e r at in g I ns tr u c t io ns (P DF f or ma t) V i e wi ng y o u r p ic t u r es [ N O RM AL PL A Y] Playback Mode: D e le ti n g pi ct u r e s Playback Mode: Press the Playback button ( ) Press ◄► to select the picture ● T o play back a motion picture, select an image with ◄ or ►, [...]

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    32 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 33 R e ad in g t he O p e r at in g I ns tr u c t io ns (P DF f or ma t) ( Co n t i n u e d ) S p ec if i c a ti on s ■ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open Y ou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). [...]

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    32 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 33 R e ad in g t he O p e r at in g I ns tr u c t io ns (P DF f or ma t) ( Co n t i n u e d ) S p ec if i c a ti on s ■ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open Y ou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). [...]

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    34 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 35 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 4.6 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory , immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording c[...]

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    34 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 35 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 4.6 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures Approx. 15 pictures (When using the built-in memory , immediately after formatting) Max. 100 pictures (When using a card, it may differ depending on the type of card and the recording c[...]

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    36 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 37 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p ti on a l ac ce s s o ri es Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A75B): Information for your safety Input 1 10 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Recommended recharging temperature 10 °C ∗ to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) ∗ The battery cann[...]

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    36 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 37 S p ec if i c a ti on s ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p ti on a l ac ce s s o ri es Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A75B): Information for your safety Input 1 10 V to 240 V ~ 50/60Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Recommended recharging temperature 10 °C ∗ to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) ∗ The battery cann[...]

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    38 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 39 D i gi ta l C am er a A c c es so r y Or de r F or m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (ch[...]

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    38 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 39 D i gi ta l C am er a A c c es so r y Or de r F or m Please photocopy this form when placing an order . 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity T otal Price Subtotal Y our State & Local Sales T ax Shipping & Handling 6.95 T otal Enclosed 3.Method of payment (ch[...]

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    40 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 41 VQT1N09 (ENG) 12 Mail-In Ser vice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puer to Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product pr epaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Ce nter 4900 Geor ge McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen , TX 78503 panacare @ us.panasonic.com When shipp ing the unit, carefull y pack, include all accessorie s, [...]

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    40 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 41 VQT1N09 (ENG) 12 Mail-In Ser vice For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puer to Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product pr epaid to: Panasoni c Exchange Ce nter 4900 Geor ge McV ay Drive Suite B McAllen , TX 78503 panacare @ us.panasonic.com When shipp ing the unit, carefull y pack, include all accessorie s, [...]

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    42 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 43 VQT1N09 (ENG) 14 As of N ovember 2009 Customer Services Direct ory (United States and Pu erto Rico) Obtain P roduct Information and O perating Assistance; locat e your n earest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Pa rt s and Acce ssories; or m ake Customer Service and L iterature requ ests by visiting our Web Sit e [...]

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    42 VQT2X42 (ENG) (ENG) VQT2X42 43 VQT1N09 (ENG) 14 As of N ovember 2009 Customer Services Direct ory (United States and Pu erto Rico) Obtain P roduct Information and O perating Assistance; locat e your n earest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Pa rt s and Acce ssories; or m ake Customer Service and L iterature requ ests by visiting our Web Sit e [...]

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