R Digital Camera Operating Instructions Model No. PV-SD4090 ® For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033. Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly, and keep them for future reference. LSQT0179A SD4090.p1-21.
Things You Should Know Attach your purchase receipt here Thank you and congratulations On your purchase of this state of the art Panasonic Digital Camera. This product has been manufactured and tested to Panasonic’s highest standards to give you the best in performance and reliability. Save this operating instruction manual as an operating and information guide. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
Safety Precautions Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Important Safeguards 18.Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 19.Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.
Table of Contents Getting Started Things You Should Know ................................................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 3 Important Safeguards ....................................................................................................... 4 Precautions .......................................................................................
Special Digital Camera Features Removable 120MB SuperDiskTM Diskette (stores up to 1,500 shots on one diskette) Floppy Disk Compatible Our PV-SD4090 enables you to capture and save a large amount of image data using the memory storage of the SuperDisk Drive. Image data can be easily transferred to your Personal Computer using the USB interface. Easy Connection to a PC using a USB interface Use as an External Storage Device for a PC 2.5 in.
Index of Controls Front View MIC See page 25. Self-Timer Indicator Light Sensor TO PC Terminal See page 37. See page 34. See pages 48, 49, 56, 57. A/V OUT Jack See page 33. FLASH Emitter See page 34. DC IN Jack See page 15. Lens LENS COVER (OPEN/CLOSE) See pages 21~23, 25. Rear View ZOOM (T/W) See pages 22, 23, 25. LCD Viewfinder EJECT Button See pages 22~25, 28, 29. See page 17. REC MODE See pages 17, 49, 57. SuperDisk Slot See pages 22, 23, 25, 26. POWER LED See page 19.
Index of Controls SHTR (SHUTTER) See pages 22, 25, 30, 31, 40, 41, 66 POWER Switch (PC•PLAY•OFF•REC•MANUAL REC) See pages 19, 20. REC MANUAL REC OFF PLAY PC Bottom View Battery Compartment See page 14. Tripod Receptacle Used when securing the camera to a tripod. 9 SD4090.p1-21.
On Screen Display (OSD) The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the Digital Camera. REC OSD White Balance Mode (See page 35.) AUTO : No Indication INDOOR : OUTDOOR : WHITE SET: WS Flash Mode (See page 34.) AUTO : No Indication ON : RED EYE: OFF : SLOW (See pages 22, 23.) Displayed If SLOW SHUTTER is set to ON in the MENU screen. Light Metering Mode (See page 36.) AUTO: No Indication SPOT : LIGHT 10 Image Pages left in memory REC SLOW F SEP.
LCD Monitor Indication Getting Started Recording Menu < REC Mode> 1 2 3 4 5 1. AUDIO (See Pages 23, 25, 29, 30.) To select audio recording on/off. ON AUDIO OFF SELF TIMER BRIGHTNESS ON OSD CLOCK SET SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU 6 LOW BEEP 2. SELF TIMER (See Page 37.) To set Self Timer. 3. BRIGHTNESS (See Page 28.) To adjust LCD Viewfinder brightness. 4. OSD (See Pages 10, 12.) To select OSD display on/off. 5. CLOCK SET (See Page 21.) To set clock. 6. BEEP (See Page 27.
LCD Monitor Indication Playback Menu 1 DISPLAY MODE NORMAL DELETE COPY ON AUDIO PRINT MARK SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU 2 3 4 5 1. DISPLAY MODE (See Pages 29, 30, 32.) Select playback mode. 2. DELETE (See Pages 40, 41.) Delete image from SuperDisk Diskette or Floppy Disk. 3. COPY (See Pages 42, 43.) To set copy. 4. AUDIO (See Pages 29, 30.) To select audio on/off when playing back. 6 SLIDE SHOW OSD BRIGHTNESS CLOCK SET BEEP SEL : SET EXIT : MENU ON LOW : 5.
Power Supply 1 AC Adaptor AC Cable 2 POWER Lamp Charge Lamp POWER 25 50 75 100% 3 Connect AC Cable (supplied) to AC IN on the AC Adaptor and plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet. • POWER LED lamp will light. • Disconnect DC Cable if it is connected to AC Adaptor. Attach the battery as shown to charge. • Charge Lamps on the AC Adaptor will flash and then turn solid green to indicate current charge level. When all 4 lamps are constantly on, the battery is fully charged. (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes.
Power Supply Loading the Lithium Battery 1 Bottom View Latch 2 3 Slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open. While sliding Latch, insert the Lithium Ion Battery until it locks into place. • Be sure to use a Lithium Ion Battery. Be sure that the direction of the arrow on the battery is facing down when inserting it into the camera. Swing the Battery Compartment lid down and slide it shut.
Power Supply Getting Started Using AC Adaptor Jack Cover 4 1 2 AC Adapter (supplied) 3 AC Cable (supplied) 2 DC POWER Cable (supplied) 1 2 3 4 Pull up the Jack Cover. Connect DC POWER Cable (supplied) to DC OUT on the AC Adaptor and DC IN on the Digital Camera. Connect AC Cable (supplied) to AC IN on the AC Adaptor. Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet. Note • While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet. • Use the supplied Panasonic AC Adaptor.
Attaching the Camera Strap 1 2 Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted. 2 1 3 Min. 1 inch (25.4 mm) Adjust the Length 1 1 2 OR 2 16 SD4090.p1-21.p65 Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop. Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap. For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.
Inserting the SuperDiskTM Diskette or Floppy Disk • The captured images will be stored on the Disk Media. • Be sure to insert the Disk Media before using the camera. 1 2 Open the cover. Insert the Disk Media. Push the Disk Media fully into the SuperDisk Drive. EJECT button Removing the Disk Media: Set the POWER Switch to REC, PLAY or PC. Push the EJECT button so the Disk Media pops out. (Be careful not to drop the Disk Media.
Inserting the SuperDiskTM Diskette or Floppy Disk Note • Do not bend, drop, apply high pressure or subject the Disk Media to strong shocks. • Do not store it in places with high temperature, high humidity, a lot of dust, or static electricity and strong electromagnetic waves. • Keep the Disk Media’s contacts free from dust, water or other foreign substances. Do not touch them with your fingers, etc. • Do not disassemble or deform the Disk Media. • Be sure to make a backup copy of important data.
Operating the MENU Screen Getting Started How to operate the MENU screen Please refer to pages 11~12 for explanation of each menu item.
Operating the MENU Screen When selecting MANUAL REC mode 2 Press MENU to display MENU screen. 1 REC MANUAL REC 1 3 OFF PLAY Press or to select the item. PC 4 ON AUDIO OFF SELF TIMER BRIGHTNESS ON OSD IRIS SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU Press or to set it. Open the Lens Cover. Set POWER Switch to MANUAL REC. • Turn the dial so that it clicks into position. • The POWER LED lamp lights up.
Setting the Clock Press or to select CLOCK SET in the MENU screen. ON AUDIO OFF SELF TIMER BRIGHTNESS ON OSD CLOCK SET SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU WHITE BALANCE LIGHT METER SLOW SHUTTER TIME LAPSE CLOCK SET SEL : SET EXIT : MENU AUTO AUTO OFF OFF : REC MANUAL REC OFF PLAY PC SLIDE SHOW OSD BRIGHTNESS CLOCK SET BEEP SEL : SET EXIT : MENU 2 Press ON LOW : to display CLOCK SET menu.
Capturing Images Super Fine Mode, Fine Mode, Normal Mode, Zoom Mode 1 Before you begin Open the Lens Cover. Set the POWER Switch to REC or MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.) Press REC MODE repeatedly to select recording mode (SF, F, N, ZOOM). (See page 26.) • If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER: In Manual mode, press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press or to select SLOW SHUTTER. Press or to select ON. (See page 11.
Capturing Images Capturing images (AUDIO ON) You can record audio with a still image. The still image and audio can then be played back in the PLAY mode. (See page 20.) Please follow the instructions below. Before you begin Press REC MODE repeatedly to select recording mode (SF, F, N, ZOOM). (See page 26.) 2 Press MENU to select AUDIO and then press or to select AUDIO ON.
Capturing Images 4 4, 5 5 Press SHTR down halfway to lock Auto Focus. • Beep sounds twice. (see page 27.) Press SHTR down the rest of the way to actually capture the image. • Shutter sounds once. (See page 27.) • You can record the audio for 5 seconds by pressing the SHTR button. REC 10 F SEP. 10 2000 10 : 00 AM • While the Digital Camera processes the image, REC OSD will appear on the LCD. The captured image will be displayed on the LCD Viewfinder for a few seconds.
Capturing Images Motion Image Rec Mode Burst Rec Mode 1 You can capture a motion image by selecting in REC MODE. And you can capture a burst image by selecting in REC MODE. 2 Before you begin 3, 4 3 4 MIC Press ZOOM T or W to zoom In and Out. • Zoom magnification level is up to x3. • There is no zoom indication on the LCD Viewfinder. Press SHTR down halfway to lock Auto Focus. • Beep sounds twice. (See page 27.) Hold down the SHTR button the rest of the way to actually capture the image.
Capturing Images Recording Mode Image Resolution and Capacity (SuperDisk Diskette) Recording Mode SF F N Image Resolution Capacity (w/supplied Super Disk) SF 1,280 × 960 Approx. 450 images F 1,280 × 960 Approx. 900 images N 640 × 480 Approx. 1500 images ZOOM 640 × 480 Approx. 1500 images 320 × 240 10 sec. × Approx. 90 sets 640 × 480 Approx. 1500 images : Super Fine Mode (with audio) Select this mode when you want the highest quality resolution with the lowest compression (i.e.
Capturing Images Beep Set Digital Camera to beep (low or high volume), when an image is captured, or set to OFF. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to REC, MANUAL REC or PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 1 Press or to select BEEP and Press or to select one of the three settings shown below.
Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness You may want to brighten or darken the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Viewfinder for easier viewing. This adjustment will not affect the captured image brightness. 1 Press or to select BRIGHTNESS in the MENU screen. Before you begin Set POWER Switch to REC, MANUAL REC, or PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) REC MANUAL REC PLAY 2 ON LOW : Press to display LCD BRIGHTNESS screen.
Playing Back Captured Images Manual Playback You can playback recorded images on the LCD Viewfinder. 1 Press MENU to display PLAY MENU and press to set DISPLAY MODE to NORMAL. Before you begin DISPLAY MODE NORMAL DELETE COPY ON AUDIO PRINT MARK SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) OFF PLAY 2 PC Press or to select AUDIO, and press or to select AUDIO ON or OFF. Press MENU to exit.
Playing Back Captured Images Motion Image Playback The following message will appear. When a captured image in (Motion Image Rec) mode is displayed. (See page 25.) • Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. 1 PUSH SHTR TO START AUDIO 100-0002 1 SEP. 10 2000 10 : 00 AM Press SHTR to start playback of Motion image. Multi Playback If you select in the PLAY MENU, you will be able to see Thumbnail images on the LCD Viewfinder (each Thumbnail page will contain 9 images).
Playing Back Captured Images REC MANUAL REC OFF PLAY 4 PC Press (-) to move back through the images on the page until the number of the image you want to select is highlighted.
Playing Back Captured Images Zoom Playback 1 Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) REC MANUAL REC ZOOM DISPLAY MODE DELETE COPY ON AUDIO PRINT MARK SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU OFF PLAY PC 2 3 1, 3 4 VOL+ - + VOL- Press MENU to display PLAY MENU to set display mode to and press ZOOM. Press MENU to zoom(x2) in on the center portion of the image. EXIT : SHTR Press , , , or repeatedly to change the zooming area.
Viewing Images on a TV Screen and Transferring Images to a VCR 3 1 A/V OUT 1 2 Turn on your TV and select its video input mode. Then, select its line input mode. (Refer to your TV manual.) Set the Digital Camera POWER to PLAY. You may select playback as described on page 29 to page 32. • The POWER LED lamp lights up. A/V Cable (supplied) 4 Start a recording of the desired images. (Refer to your VCR manual.
Using the Built-in Flash This camera features a Built-in Flash which can be used to capture images in dimly lit conditions. 1 Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to REC or MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.) REC MANUAL REC OFF PLAY PC Press repeatedly to select flash mode. The mode that is selected will be displayed on the LCD Viewfinder. AUTO (No indication) : The flash automatically lights depending on lighting conditions. : The flash will light whenever you capture an image.
White Balance Auto White Balance automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. 1 Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.) REC MANUAL REC Press or to select WHITE BALANCE and press or to select one of the four settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO.
Light Metering 1 According to the recording condition and purpose, set light metering to measure exposure time. Before you begin Press or to select LIGHT METER and press or to select one of the two settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO. Set the POWER Switch to MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.
Self Timer Recording The Self-Timer allows you to capture an image about 10 seconds after pressing the shutter. 1 Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to REC or MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.) Press or to select SELF TIMER and press or to select ON. This puts the camera in self-timer mode.
Adjusting the Iris Manually Normally, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the Iris manually. 1 Press to select IRIS. ON AUDIO OFF SELF TIMER BRIGHTNESS ON OSD IRIS SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU Before you begin Set the POWER to MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.) or 2 Press to display IRIS screen.
Time Lapse Recording Time Lapse enables you to set the camera to automatically capture an image from once every minute to once every 24 hours. 1 Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to MANUAL REC. (See pages 19~20.) Press or to select TIME LAPSE and press to select time interval. You can select a capture rate of approx. 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN, 30MIN, 1HOUR, 6HOUR, 12HOUR, or 24HOUR.
To Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. 1 Press press or to select DELETE and to display DELETE menu. Before you begin DISPLAY MODE NORMAL DELETE COPY ON AUDIO PRINT MARK SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) 2 REC MANUAL REC OFF PLAY Press menu.
Formatting the Disk Media You can easily format your Disk Media using this operation. Formatting of the Disk Media is done in the quick format. Warning: Formatting permanently removes all image data as well as any other files on the Disk. 1 Press press or to select FORMAT and to display FORMAT menu. DELETE PAGE FORMAT Before you begin SEL : SET EXIT : MENU Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) 2 Press or : to select YES.
To Copy Image Pages You can copy specific images from one Disk Media to another Disk Media using this operation. 1 Press or to select COPY. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) REC MANUAL REC 2 OFF PLAY PC DISPLAY MODE NORMAL DELETE COPY ON AUDIO PRINT MARK SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU Press to display COPY menu and select COPY PAGE. COPY PAGE COPY ALL SEL : SET EXIT : MENU 3 5 VOL+ - + VOL- 1, 2, 3, 4 4 Press menu.
To Copy All Images You can copy all of the images stored on a Disk Media to another Disk Media using this operation. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) REC MANUAL REC 1 Press or to select COPY. 2 OFF PLAY PC DISPLAY MODE NORMAL DELETE COPY ON AUDIO PRINT MARK SEL : SET : EXIT : MENU Press to display COPY menu and select COPY ALL. COPY PAGE COPY ALL 3 SEL : SET EXIT : MENU : Press to display COPY ALL menu or to select YES.
Slide Show You can playback captured images as a slide show. 1 Press or to select SLIDE SHOW. Before you begin SLIDE SHOW OSD BRIGHTNESS CLOCK SET BEEP SEL : SET EXIT : MENU Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) 2 REC MANUAL REC Press ON LOW : to start slide show. OFF PLAY PC SLIDE SHOW START PUSH MENU TO EXIT • Press MENU to exit this mode. SLIDE SHOW STOP Note • SLIDE SHOW automatically stops after approx. 20minutes. VOL+ - + VOL- 1, 2 44 SD4090.p34-44.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) System Requirements: • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Windows 98 (Pre-installed PC with USB port) • 486 CPU or higher (Pentium recommended) • 32MB on-board memory • 10MB available hard disk space • 256 Color Monitor or Full Color Monitor recommended (24bits per pixel or 16.7 million colors) • CD-ROM drive (for installation) • USB Port • Mouse or other pointing device USB Driver Installation 1 2 3 Turn on the PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows 98.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) PalmCam File Converter Installation • When transferring non-Design rule for Camera File system format images from your PC to the Digital Camera, you will need to convert the images data to Design rule for Camera File system format so that the Camera can read it.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) QuickTimeTM Driver Installation • The QuickTimeTM Driver, when installed, allows your Digital Camera to transfer Motion Image Recording files to your PC. Note • For information on Apple QuickTime, visit their website at :http://www.info.apple.com/info.apple.com/support/ 1 2 3 Turn on the PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows 98. Insert supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the “Start” button and then click “Run”.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) By using the included USB cable to connect to a PC, you can use your SuperDisk camera as an external storage device. TO PC Terminal REC MANUAL REC OFF * The SuperDisk Diskette is only supported by Windows 98 or Mac OS 8.1 or later. For other operating systems, you should use Floppy Disk. 2 PLAY PC POWER Switch Personal Computer 3 1 USB Cable (supplied) USB Terminal Connection 1 2 3 Turn on your PC. Set the POWER Switch to PC on the Digital Camera.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) Reading and Writing the Disk Media Personal Computer To read or write to the Disk Media using Windows 98 follow the instructions below. USB Cable (supplied) Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PC. Connect the Digital Camera to the PC using the supplied USB Cable, refer to page 48 for additional details. To PC Terminal Reading the Disk Media Insert the Disk Media into the Digital Camera slot.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) 3 Click on the “File” Menu and “Open File”. The File Open MENU is displayed. Select the 3.5" FD Drive for the Digital Camera and find the image data file in the Digital Camera. • When the Digital Camera POWER Switch is set to PC, the Digital Camera Drive is recognized as the 3.5" FD Drive with the latest drive letter, for example (G:). • The Camera Disk consists of Dcim and Misc Folders.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) Writing to the Disk Media 1 2 3 Insert the Disk Media into the Digital Camera slot. Click “Start”, “Programs”, and “Windows Explorer”. 51 SD4090.p45-66.p65 51 99/11/11, 16:40 Special Features You can write to the Disk Media by simply dragging and dropping a file or folder from the Digital Camera Drive to another Drive. You can also drag and drop a file or folder from another Drive to the Drive of the Digital Camera.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) PalmCam File Conversion When the Digital Camera can not playback the image data which is transferred from another Drive to the Drive of the Digital Camera, even if the data is JPEG, PalmCam File Conversion is necessary. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PC. 1 2 3 Connect the Digital Camera to the PC using the supplied USB Cable, refer to page 48 for additional details. Insert the Disk Media into the Digital Camera. (See page 17.
Transferring Your Images (Windows 98) Deleting a File (Folder) from the SuperDisk Drive To delete a file (folder) from the Digital Camera. • Click on the file or folder you want to delete. Then from the “File” menu click on “Delete” to delete the file. Disconnection 3 Special Features 1 2 End all applications and close all windows. (i.e. QuickTime, PhotoDeluxe, etc.) Eject the Disk Media from the Digital Camera. (See page 17.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) System Requirements: • Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, 8.5.1, 8.6 • iMac or Power Macintosh G3 with USB Port • 32MB of RAM • 10MB available hard disk space • 256 Color Monitor or Full Color Monitor recommended (24bits per pixel or 16.7 million colors) • CD-ROM drive (for installation) • USB Port • Mouse or other pointing device USB Driver Installation 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the Macintosh. Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Double click the “PHOTODELUXE”.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) QuickTimeTM Driver Installation • The QuickTimeTM Driver, when installed, allows your Digital Camera to transfer Motion Image Recording files to your PC. Note • For information on Apple QuickTime, visit their website at :http://www.info.apple.com/info.apple.com/support/ 1 2 3 5 Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Double click the “PHOTODELUXE”. Double click on “QT 4.02” and “QuickTime Installer”. Special Features 4 Turn on the Macintosh.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) By using the included USB cable to connect to a PC, you can use your SuperDisk camera as an external storage device. REC MANUAL REC TO PC Terminal OFF * The is only USBSuperDisk Cable andDiskette SuperDisk is notsupported able to by Windowsexcept 98 or Mac OS 8.1 or98 later. correspond for Windows or For other operating systems,98you iMac. If other than Windows or should iMac use Disk. shallFloppy be used a floppy disk.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) iMac Reading and Writing the Disk Media To read or write to the Disk Media using Macintosh follow the instructions below. R USB Cable (supplied) Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PC. Connect the Digital Camera to the PC using the supplied USB Cable, refer to page 56 for additional details. Reading the Disk Media 1 2 To PC Terminal Insert the Disk Media into the Digital Camera slot. Click “Apple Menu”, “Macintosh HD”, “Adobe PhotoDeluxeTM 2.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) 3 Click on the “File” Menu and “Open File”. The File Open MENU is displayed. Select the 3.5" FD Drive for the Digital Camera and find the image data file in the Digital Camera. • When the Digital Camera POWER Switch is set to PC, the Digital Camera Drive is recognized as the 3.5" FD Drive. • The Camera Disk consists of DCIM and MISC Folders. • The DCIM Folder is used to store image data, and the MISC Folder is used to store Print Mark data.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Writing to the Disk Media 1 2 3 Insert the Disk Media into the Digital Camera slot. Click the icon displayed on the desktop. You can write to the Disk Media by simply dragging and dropping a file or folder from Digital Camera Drive to another Drive. Special Features Deleting a File (Folder) from the SuperDisk Drive To delete a file (folder) from the Digital Camera. • Drag and Drop the selected file or folder into the “Trash” icon. 59 SD4090.p45-66.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Disconnection 1 2 3 End all applications and close all windows. (i.e. QuickTime, PhotoDeluxe, etc.) Eject the Disk Media from the Digital Camera. (See page 17.) Disconnect the USB Cable (supplied) from your PC and change the POWER Switch on the Digital Camera setting from PC mode to another selection. Make sure that all of the applications and all of the windows are closed. Then press the SHTR button.
SuperDisk Drive You can use this Digital Camera as an external SuperDisk storage drive. You can only use SuperDisk Diskette media or 2HD Floppy Disks in this camera. Note • When a DOS formatted Floppy Disk is read by a Macintosh, the PC/File Exchange function will be necessary. Media Format Type & Explanation Type Format Style Explanation Note SuperDisk Diskette DOS Format (120MB) This format is usable with DOS and Windows. This format is usable with Windows and Macintosh.
Using the SuperDisk Drive (Windows 98) Before Formatting Before formatting the Disk Media, close all applications and all windows. If you format the Disk Media while any of the disk's files are open, an error may occur on the display. Formatting the Disk Media 1 2 Insert the Disk Media into the Digital Camera slot. Click “My Computer”. Click right mouse button on the Digital Camera icon. 3 Click “FormatUtility for SuperDisk”. 4 Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen. 62 SD4090.
Using the SuperDisk Drive (Windows 98) Copying the Disk Media • The DISKCOPY command at the DOS prompt cannot be used. SuperDisk Diskette/ Floppy Disk (2HD) Floppy Disk (2HD) SuperDisk Drive Floppy Disk Drive • Disk copy cannot be performed with SuperDisk Diskette. SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk Drive SuperDisk Drive Special Features • Explorer CopyDisk is only possible with 2HD Floppy Disk.
Using the SuperDisk Drive (Macintosh) Formatting the Disk Media Note • Do not format the Disk Media under DOS format with Macintosh. 1 2 Insert the SuperDisk Diskette or Floppy Disk into the Digital Camera slot. Click the SuperDisk Diskette or Floppy Disk icon displayed on the desktop. 3 Select “Erase Disk” in the “Special” MENU. 4 Select format style. Then, click “Erase”.
Using the SuperDisk Drive Important Operating Notes • FORMAT command cannot be used. The FORMAT command at the DOS prompt cannot be used for the Digital Camera. • DISKCOPY command cannot be used. The DISKCOPY command at the DOS prompt cannot be used for the Digital Camera. • You cannot boot your PC from this Digital Camera. • When using the Digital Camera, never remove the Disk Media while data is being written to it.
Print Mark Use this feature when a laboratory service that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is used. Before you begin Stamp Print Marker 1 Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See pages 19~20.) Press or to select PRINT MARK and press to display PRINT MARK menu. SET/CANCEL PAGE CANCEL ALL INDEX SEL : SET EXIT : MENU REC MANUAL REC OFF PLAY PC • Select “SET/CANCEL PAGE” to select image, “CANCEL ALL” to cancel all image print marks, and “INDEX” to set or clear index print on all pages.
Digital Camera Accessory For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Accessory # Figure CGR-B/ 202A1B Description Lithum Ion Battery Price $100.00 For Your Information 67 SD4090.p67-76.
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 5.00 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4.
Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Digital Camera, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Solution Cannot charge the Battery Pack. • Make sure the rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack is attached. (p 13) • Make sure all necessary connections are correct and tight. (p 13) No power. • Lithium Ion Battery is depleted. (p 14) • Make sure polarities are aligned properly.
Warning Indications These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. Indication Phenomenon Solution SYSTEM ERROR Failed USB handshake. If, after Power Switch is set to OFF, then REC or PLAY again, SYSTEM ERROR is still displayed, the camera may be broken and needs repair. DRIVE ERROR Failed to initialize the drive. If, after Power Switch is set to OFF, then REC or PLAY again, DRIVE ERROR is still displayed, the camera may be broken and needs repair.
Warning Indications Indication Phenomenon Solution THIS DISK IS PROTECTED The disk is protected. If THIS DISK IS PROTECTED is displayed, change disks or disengage protect. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY PUSH MENU TO EXIT Insufficient disk memory. (1.44MB) Copy capacity was exceeded. If NOT ENOUGH MEMORY is displayed, delete unnecessary images. Or, decrease or change the images to be copied. NOT ENOUGH DISK SPACE CONTINUE : SHTR EXIT : MENU Insufficient space on target disk compared to source disk.
Specifications CCD Lens Focus Focusing Area Iris (Shutter Speed) Shutter Speed White Balance LCD Viewfinder Flash Microphone Speaker Memory Image Size Image Storage (Floppy Disk) (SuperDisk Diskette) Image Format (Still Image With Audio) (Motion Image) Digital lnterface Video Signal Power Supply Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions 1/2.7 inch (9.34 mm) 1,320 k Pixels f=5.2-15.6 mm (equivalent to a 34-102 mm lens on a 35 mm still camera.)/F2.8-4.
Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty 73 SD4090.p67-76.
Service Center Directory For Product Information, operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquires please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://WWW.Panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
Index O A AC Adaptor (Supplied) AC Cable (Supplied) Accessory (optional) Accessory (Supplied) A/V Cable 2, 13, 15 2, 13, 15 67 2 2, 33 B Battery Remaining Indication Beep Brightness (LCD Viewfinder) Built-in Flash C Camera Strap Capturing Images Copy Image 10 27 28 34 On Screen Display (OSD) P Playback Playback Menu POWER Supply Print Mark (DPOF) 10, 12 29, 30, 31, 32 12 13, 14, 15 66 R Recording Menu 11 S 2, 16 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 42, 43 D DC POWER Cable Delete Image 2, 15 40 Self Timer Setting
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 SD4090.p67-76.p65 76 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
