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Digital Camera

Model No. PV-DC2090/PV-DC2590

Operating Instructions

OPalmCamo

(PV-DC2590 shown)

For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions

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Summary of content (88 pages)

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Panasonic ° Digital Camera Model No. PV-DC2090/PV-DC2590 Operating Instructions OPalmCamo (PV-DC2590 shown) For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.
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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.
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Information l J, Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Important Safety Instructions for Digital Camera with Compact Modem Card 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. 3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the card slot before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 5.
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Precautions for Compact Modem Card 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the Telephone Company. Guarantee's Name :' FUJITSU MEDIA DEVICES LIMITED Serial number : The date of manufacture is printed on the side of the card. 2.
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Table of Contents Getting Started Things You Should Know .................................................................................................... 2 Information .......................................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions for Digital Camera with Compact Modem Card ................. 4 Precautions for Compact Modem Card ..............................................................................
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Table of Contents F; For Your Information Digital Camera Accessory List ...................................................................................... Digital Camera Accessory List Order Form .................................................................. Before Requesting Service ............................................................................................ Specifications .............................................................................................................
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Index of Controls POWER Switch (PLAY*OFFoREC_ANUAL REC) Rotate the POWER switch to REC, MANUAL REC or PLAY. See pages 16, 18, 19, 22-26, 28-30, 32-36, 41-43, 48, 54, 61, 74, 78. SHTR Button See pages 19, 20, 25, 26, 35, 37-4!, 74, 78. FLASH Ember See page 30, SELF TIMER Lamp See page 35. Light Sensor see page 30, DISPLAY Button See pages 20, 75. Optical See page 20. =Bu_on Seepages 16, 18, 19, 22-26, 29, 30,32~38,41_43,61,74,78. _AND BY Button See page 22. r A_achmentRing See page 15.
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Index of Controls * : PV-DC2590 Only SELF TIMER Button * _=35. Feature Indicator Panel * pages 10, 19, 31, 35. FLASH Bu_on* See page 31. VIDEO OUT\ Terminal See page 28. Button * See page 19. \ SERIAL Terminal See page 48, 54. DC IN Terminal See page 15. (PV-DC2590 shown) =_'tg'tt_ Lv_ CARD EJECT _ Switch _, -Tripod Receptacle Used when securing the camera to a tripod __ oooaoo . Battery ..
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Index of Controls Battery Indication See B/W Mode Indication See page 34. Modem Indication See pages 58, 6t, 74. Flash Mode Indication See page 30. Indication See page 37. Recording Mode Indication See page 21. Self Timer Indication See page 35. IlKo] i in!_.[q I iv1 r_ [_1nile.ill, Card Slot Indication See page 16. Remaining Indication See page 11. ii i ITI;I IIT; [_i |v,vliim -._vLIi11_].-_]1] I Compact Modem Card See page 58, Modem Cable See page 58. 10 • i.] i_. I-'-,.'II.-I_.u,[,_i_.
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On Screen Display (OSD) p, The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the Digital Camera. White Balance Mode (See page 32) AUTO : No Indication OUTDOOR: [] INDOOR : [] Focus Mode (See page 29) AUTO : No Indication ZONE : I_ BR'_ Metering Mode (See page 33) AUTO : No Indication SPOT : [] Mode (See page 35) Flash Mode (See pages 30, 31) AUTO : No Indication ON :i'1 RED EYE: [] OFF : [] B/W Mode Light Warning "LIGHT" will appear when the light level is inadequate.
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LCD Monitor Indication 1_ 2_ '1]_ 3 -- ' CARD SLOT - FLASH 4_ "SELF _ 6_ 7-- REC MODE (See Page 21) To change one of the 6 recording modes. 2. CARD SLOT (See Page 16) To change card slot NO.1 or NO.2. • When the 2 pieces of CF card are not inserted, this item can not be selected. 1, < REC Mode> • N NO. 1 • AUTO TIMER 3, OFF • OTHERS SEL :A, SET EXIT : MENU :•• 4. SELF TIMER (See Page 35) To set Self Timer. 5. OTHERS To select other menu. "I_U[_ • "CLOCKSET 8......
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LCD Monitor Indication 1, 2_ 3 b 4/ 5J _ 4NORMAL• CARD SLOT DELETE COPY 2. CARD SLOT (See Page 16) To select card slot. NO, 1 3. DELETE (See Pages 38, 39, 40) ' PRINT MARK SEL :AV EXIT : MENU 5, 6..,.,..,...,_ 7-- 8j :&v EXIT : MENU SET COPY (See Pages 41, 42) Copy image to other CF card. PRINT MARK (See Page 78) To set print mark. 6, SLIDE SHOW (See Page 43) Playback images as slide show. 7.
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Power Supply I floP, 1i IIili I | i"_+__ I,P_ i i i t=.l t,_"_l l=.]| [=._ Bottom View While pressing the Lock button, slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open. 2 Install four Alkaline Batteries. • Be sure to use Alkaline Batteries. Never use manganese batteries. • Make sure that the positive (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are facing the correct direction. Swing the Battery Compartment down and slide it shut.
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Power _'_=,P]L' 51P.1e)(e) ill LIIJ_I [e] I P.II II Pull up the Jack Cover. Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera. Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet. \ /1 2- Note: • While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet. J Attaching the Hand Strap Thread the Hand Strap through the Strap Attachment Ring as shown.
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CompactFlash Card Inserting the CompactFlash Card • The captured images will be stored on this CompactF_ash Card. • Be sure to insert the CompactFlash Card before using the camera. • You can insert a total of two CompactFlash cards into the camera, one in each slot. t CARD SLOT 2 1 _- Set POWER OFF before inserting th CompactFlash card. Insert the CompactFlash Card into tt Card Slot NO.1 or NO.
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CompactFlash Removing the CompactFlash Card Card. Set POWER OFF before removing 6 Note: • Do not bend, drop, apply high pressure or subject the card 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 card's contacts free from dust, water or other foreign substances. Do not touch them with your fingers, etc. • Do not disassemble or deform the card.
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Setting the Clock 1 Set POWER to REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display REC MENU. SLOT NO.I FIJ_SH AUTO SELFTIMER OTHERS T_ME Ex SEL :AV C*FF NU Press • • SET N • :<_, or • to select OTHERS and press •. Then, press • CLOCK SET. REC Mt_0E CARD SLOT FLASH EXIT SEL *MENU : A,w NO.NI _ITO S,_T : • • to select _S • BEEP ON SEL : a.'w SET : • • Press • for CLOCK SET menu. MAy. 24 SEL :Av EXW : MENU $ST 1 _1) :.
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Capturing Image,, II ll+-ttllte II III_ l|Vl l_V+Vl IIP_ t=+m Set POWER to REC or MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. 5, 6 J Press MENU to disNay REC MENU. C_O SLOT Ft,ASH NO. 1 AUTO SELF OFF TIMER OTHER5 \ 2 LED Lamp SEL CARD SL_ FLASH NO. 1 ALI_O 6E_TI_ER OFF IRIS :.v SET :4, SEL :.V SET :_1, Press ,dot • to select REC MODE and select recording modes (see page 21), press MENU to exit.
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Capturing Images In addition to using the LCD Viewfinder, you can also use the Optical Viewfinder to frame and capture images. Using the Optical Viewfinder will prolong battery life. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 19. Press DISPLAY twice to turn off the LCD Viewfinder. • If you press MENU, the LCD Viewfinder will automatically turn on. Frame the image you want to capture within the recording area guide marks on the Optical Viewfinder.
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Capturing Images Recording SF F N Mode : Super Fine Mode Select this mode when you want the highest quality resolution with the lowest compression (i.e. for printing). : Fine Mode Select this mode when you want a high resolution (i.e. for printing or for archiving an image). : Normal Mode Select this mode when you want a lower resolution image (i.e. for e-mailing or posting on the tnternet). ZOOM : Zoom Mode Using ZOOM mode magnifies the image to twice its normal size.
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Capturing Images Set to ON to beep when capturing an image. To cancel the beep, set to OFF. Set POWER to REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display REC MENU. _ ,I N CARO SLOT • _.1 SELF'MEN OFF OTHERS SEL :AV SET : •• EXIT : MENU Press • or Vto select OTHERS, and press • to display OTHERS menu. CLOCK SET Bt.Ep _ SEL Press • ON :AV SET or • > ;•• to select BEEP and press • or • to select ON or OFF.
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Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness You may want to brighten or darken the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Viewfinder for easier viewing. This adjustment wifl not affect the captured image brightness. Set POWER to REC or PLAY. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display MENU. _ __
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Playing Back Captured Images 6 Set POWER to PLAY. I CARD1 100_O01 lO:Oo jM_ ] MAy 24 lm F • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display PLAY MENU and press • to set display mode to NORMAL. Press MENU to exit. La.;p2 2,3,,l© _ 4NORMAL, CARD SLOT NO 1 DEL_ COPY P_INT S_L Exrr MARK :_.v SET :Sk. : MENU Press • (+) or • (-) repeatedly, [ •(+) for ascending order, and • (-) for descending order) to change the displayed image on the LCD Viewfinder.
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Playing Back Captured Images i |VA _l H ! _ ii ".J{_VJ;'_1;1|{1111_ I llll ['._| I l When you capture an image in [] (Motion Image Rec) mode (see page 21). The following message will appear. P T SH SHTR GARDI = I.... MAy 24 1_.19 ...... ] motion image. Press SHTR to start playback of i Set POWER to PLAY. 1 • The LED Lamp lights up, Press MENU to display PLAY MENU LED Lamp 2 and press • ZOOM.
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Playing Back Captured Images Set POWER to PLAY. CARD1 100-0010 MAy 24 1_ F • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display PLAY MENU and press • to set display mode to Lamp 2,3// 2, 4, ! tARO 5LOT DEL_nrE COPg PRINT MARK SEL ; AV 5,6 i Press NO1 SET : •• MENU. A Multi Image Playback screen will appear. 11°° 2 0003 SEL:< _" A Press • 5ET:SHTR I (+) repeatedly to scroll forward through Multi Image pages (each page contains 9 images).
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Playing Back Captured Images 6 Press • to display the preceding images and • to display the next 9 images. • When the first image on CARD1 is selected, press • to select an image on CARD2 (if inserted). When the last image on CARD1 is selected, press • to select an image on CARD2 (if inserted). r Press SHTR to playback the image you selected, and to go back to Manual Playback.
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Viewing Images on Your TV Screen and Transferring Your Images (VCR) Connect the Digital Camera to your TM or VCR using the Video cable (supplied) as shown. 2 VIDEO OUT',,,_-Terminal -I_ _._1 Turn on your TV and select its video input mode, or, turn on your VCR and select its line input mode. (Refer to your TVNCR manual.) Set the Digital Camera POWER to PLAY. You may select playback as described on page 24 to page 27. • The LED Lamp lights up.
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Focus/Macro This camera enables you to capture almost any subject. However, you may need to change focus modes according to the distance from the subject or dark place. Recording Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display MANUAL REC menu. .MANUAL R_C CARO SLOT FLASH 6ELF 1_3_- NO_ I Aulro TIMER OFF IRIS SEL EXIT Press • LEO2,4 Lamp : Av SET : 4 • : MEMU or Yto I ] select FOCUS and press • or • to select one of the four modes shown below.
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Using the built-in Flash This camera includes a built-in Flash which can be used to capture images in dimly lit conditions. Set POWER to REC or MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to dLsplay REC MENU MANUAL REC menu. LED2,4 Lamp FLASH SELF ¥1M_R 1 _ AUTO OFF OTHERS 3 NO. 1 • or Vto J_U" OFi I CARO SLOT EXIT :M_NU NO select FLASH and press ,or I_ to select one of the fou settings shown below. REC MOOE CARD SLOT SELF_MER Ont[RS t SEL .
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Using the built-in Flash For model PM-DC2590, (Flash) Button -_--_ Indicator Panel _ \_ (Model PV-DC2590 Only) • Do step 1 on the left page. • Then, press _ repeatedly to select flash mode. • Selected mode will be changed on the B/W Full Feature Indicator Panel (see page 10). The Flash will start charging and LCD Viewfinder will go OFF in the following conditions ; • POWER is set from OFF to REC and flash is in Flash mode. • POWER is set from PLAY to REC and flash is in Flash mode.
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White Balance Auto White Balance automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display MANUAL REC menu. CARO SLO_ FLASH Press LEO2,4 Lamp 1 NO, 1 AL_rO SELF_Me_ IR_S I ,MANUAL $EL : AV • XIT : MENU OFF REC 1/3> SET :•• • or Vto select WHITE BALANCE and press 4or _" to select one of the three settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO.
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Light Metering According to the recording condition and purpose, set light metering to measure exposure time. Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display MANUAL REC menu. CARO SLOT NO FLASH AI_'O SELFTIMEA OFF 1 IRIS SEL EXIT Lamp 2,4 1 Press • : Aq' SET :• • : MENU or • to select LIGHT METER and press 4or I_ to select one of the two settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO.
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Capture B/W Images You can also capture images in black and white using this mode. Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up, Press MENU to display MANUAL REC menu. CARD SLOT FkASH SELFTIMER IRiS _U SEL :_.v Press • NO. 1 AUTO OFF 4 SET or • N :4, to select B/W. FOCUS WHITE BALANCE L_HT AUTO AUTO M_rER AUTO • I 11ME LAPSE SEL
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Serf Timer Recording The Self-Timer allows you to capture an image about 10 seconds after pressing the shutter. ,4 | Set POWER to REC or MANUAL • The LED Lamp lights up. % -__ - Press MENU to display REC MENU or MANUAL REC menu. REC. 5 _REC MENU> CARD SLOT C#,RD SLOT NO. 1 IRIS :AV SET _• • SEL : AV S_ :•), and press • or • to select ON. This puts the camera in self-timer mode.
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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. Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display MANUAL REC menu.
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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. Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display MANUAL REC menu. 5 CARD SLOT FLASH SELF.11MER NO. 1 AUTO OFF IRIS SEL EXIT Press :_,V _ MENU SET • or Vto :,,1• 1 1 select TIME LAPSE and press • to select time interval. You can select a capture rate of 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN, 30MIN, 1HOUR, 6HOUR, 12HOUR, or 24HOUR.
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To Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored, Set POWER to PLAY, • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display the PLAY MENU. 1 NO 1 4NGRMAL• SET :• • or • to select DELETE and press • to display DELETE menu.
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To Delete All Images You can delete all images from memory easily with this operation. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 on page 38. Press • or• to select DELETE ALL and press,to menu. display DELETE ALL _LETE DELETE ALL> ALL. IMAGES OK? m S£L : AV ENTER : SPITR Press • or • to select YES. ,pELE1]EALL> _LIETE ALL IMAGE_ OK? S£L ENTER :AV ,SHTR • To exit this menu, press • or • select NO and press SHTR. to Press SHTR to delete all image pages.
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Formatting CF Card You can easily format your CF Card using this operation. Warning: Once formatted, all of your image data will be deleted and cannot be restored. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 38. Press • or• to select FORMAT and press • to display FORMAT menu, DELETEALLOATA OK? YES SEL ENTER : .v ;SHTR Press • or • to select YES DELETEALLOATA OK? NO SEL ENTER ,%p 1 : A, _SHTR • To exit this menu, press • or • select NO and press SHTR. // to Press SHTR to format.
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To Copy Image Pages You can copy images from CF card to CF card easily with this operation. Note : Be sure to insert a CF card into both slots. Set POWER to PLAY, press MENU to display PLAY MENU and select COPY. _SP_yMoDE CARD _OT NORMAL _1 PRI_MARK SEL EX_ :A_ :MENU SET :_ • If a CF card is not inserted into both slots, you cannot proceed. 2 Press • to display COPY menu and select COPY PAGE.
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To Copy All Images You can copy all images from CF card to CF card easily with this operation. NOTE: Be sure to insert CF cards into both slots. Set POWER to PLAY, press MENU to display PLAY MENU and select COPY. OtSPLAY MODE CARD SLOT NORMAL NO. 1 _TE , pmN_" MARK SEL :AV SET :4D, • The currently selected card slot will automatically be chosen as the copy from slot (see page 16). • If a CF card is not inserted into both slots, you cannot proceed. Press • to display COPY menu and select COPY ALL. .
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Sfide Show You can playback captured images as a slide show. Set POWER to PLAY. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display the PLAY menu, CARO SLOT NO. 1 DELETE Copy pRiNT I S_L MARK : AV SET :• : MENU Press • to start slide show. 3,4 PUSH M_NU SLID E SHOW TO EXIT START • Press MENU to exit this mode.
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Inserting the PCMCIA Adaptor If you are using a computer with a PCMCIA type II slot, you can insert the CompactFlash Card into a PCMClA adaptor (not included). Inserting the CompactFlash Card should be inserted when your computer is in the power on mode. i _j :i I • The adaptor with the CompactFlash Card Remove the CompactFlash Card from the camera. (See page 17.
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Inserting the PCMCIA Adapt( If Windows 95/98 Explorer is opened Sub Directory (DCim) Image Folder Image is displayed as a Panaxxxx.
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Transferring Your Images (Windows • 10 MB available hard disk space. • 256 Color monitor or full color recommended (24bit per pixel or 16.7M colD • CD-ROM drive (for installation). • RS-232C eeriat port (D-Sub g-pin). An adaptor is required for a D-Sub 25-pin • Mouse or other pointing device. System Requirements: • IBM PC/AT or compatible. • Windows 95/Windows 98. • 386SX CPU or higher. (486 recommended.
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Transferring Your Images (Windows Twain Driver for Adobe_ PhotoDeluxe TM 95/98) Home Edition 3.0 Installation • The Twain Driver, when installed, allows your camera to communicate PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0. directly with Note: • Please install Adobe PhotoDeluxe • For information Home Edition 3.0 before installing this driver. on Adobe PhoteDeluxe, please call 206-675-6120. Web Site : http://www.adobe.com/supportservice/custsupport/main.
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Transferring Your Images (Windows 95/98) 4 ml,3 j SERIAL Terminal _ _ RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin) PC Connecting Cable for Windows (Supplied) 2 [e,]'_l;FJJCj_._] Turn off your PC Connect the Digital Camera to your PC (Windows) (supplied) using the PC connecting cable Turn on your PC Set the Digital Camera POWER to PLAY • The LED Lamp lights up Note: • For extended periods of use it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor (Optionat) as a power source.
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Transferring I =tq il ilieL_lli_'JJ'T_ Your Images (Windows 95/98) _ [,],1_ 1 D_ Select Programs/PalmCam 2.0/ PalmCam 2.0 from the START menu. ' Pe_r.cata2 0 Help PalmCam Driver will open. Note : The commands in the COM Port Setup menu are used to change the COM Port or Baudrate, The application wilt communicate with the Camera using the selected COM Port. 1 Select ]Communication] from the [File], and then select [COM Port Setup...]. .
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Transferring II1_1 P.Ilili|_J] ill Your Images 1 ,] I* 2 eF¢,,d F,Id_, NO t Iml I, _ _ag, ] _,_=g_ 4 I*__mle_l, I __! 11 xl Directory Path ic:_Program Fllcs_PalmCam 4 2.0] 5 Now ttaasfcndng image No+l Image(Oig_l [ I 110 Camera -) Pq. ] 43'/_ Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49 to run the software. Select L_l from the Toolbar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data in from Camera] to establish a link between the Camera and PC.
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Transferring Your Images (Windows 95/9 I_] _i, If] I|I _II_i.| j-I[t.] i_. ] You can transfer modified or pre-recorded images files from the PC to the Camera. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49 tc run the software. ,,., 2 iDscr*_03 from the Tooibar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data out to Camera] to transfer images from the PC to the Camera. • The File select dialog box will appe= =j Dsc0o_ i_g r t_l:.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) System Requirements: • System 7.1 or later. • System 8 or later (for Remote Access). • 68040 CPU or higher, or Power Macintosh. • 16 MB of RAM. PalmCam Camera • lOMB available hard disk space. • 256 Color monitor or full color recommended (24bit per pixel or 16.7M color). • CD-ROM drive (for installation), • Modem port or printer port (RS-422). • Mouse or other pointing device, Driver Installation Turn on the Macintosh.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Plug-in Driver for Adobe_ PhotoDeluxe TM 2.0 Installation • The Plug-in Driver, when installed, allows your camera to communicate directly with PhotoDeluxe 2.0. Note: • Please install Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 before installing this driver. • For information on Adobe PhotoDeluxe, please call 206-675-6120 Web Site : http:l/www.adobe.com/supportservice/custsupportJmain.html Turn on the Macintosh. Insert the supplied Driver Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) _1 Modem -- _ I1 po.or "1 II printer p°rt_H I 1 is--,A, 3 Terminal _ _> O[]_J i 2 PC Connecting Cable for Windows Macintosh Adaptor Cable (Optional) [_ Turn off your PC (Macintosh). Connect the Digital Camera to your PC (Macintosh) using the PC connecting cable (supplied) and PC Connecting Cable Adaptor for Macintosh (Optional), Turn on your PC (Macintosh). Set the Digital Camera POWER to switch to PLAY. • The LED Lamp lights up.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) It :l!lml iili[, e 111_;_11_ |[.]ilH Double click the PalmCam icon, Pal rnCa m PalmCam Driver will open. r _ File _ ,lit In)agP tiiew Window Help Note : The commands in the COM Port Setup menu are used to change the COM Port or Baud Rate. The application will communicate with the Camera using the selected COM Port. 1 Select [Communication] from the [File], and then select [COM Port Setup,..]. 2 Select the Serial Port to connect with the Camera.
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Transferring Your Images ]I]_'I _.n _ (Macintosh) ti[.] ti ItO']_.I ti[;] _- 1 Selected Camera image file will be transferred to the PC. 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 55 to run the software. Click L_ from the Toolbar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data in from Camera] to establish a link between the Camera and PC. • A preview Image List dialog box will appear. 3 Select 4 a Folder: _DS_DS_] _:_,Test 5 Select Now Image "DSC" transferring No.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) IIP_ _l[.l!ti it"_[l_.l ii[:-]i_. You can transfer modified or pre-recorded image files from the PC to the Camera. Eapreview 1 2 3 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 55 to run the software. Select q_l from the Toolbar or Select [Communication] from the [File] menu, and then select [Data out to Camera] to transfer images from the PC to the Camera. • The File select dialog box will appear. Select the drive and directory where the desired image is stored.
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Communication Function Image file transfer via a regular telephone line using the Compact Modem Card. Refer to Remote Access (pages 61-73) and Communication (pages 74, 75) for complete operating instructions. Please also see the diagram on page 59 to view the Compact Modem functions. 1 Set POWER OFF before inserting the CompactFlash card and modem card.
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Communication Function COMPACT MODEM FUNCTIONS • _ ! FAX pC: I_LUOED pALMCAU SOftWARE IMAGE FILE TRANSFER USING E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE Note : Communication Function is only available in the USA. * PalmCam Communication software must be installed. PalmCam Communication software also available at www.panasonic.com/palmcam.
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Communication Function • Depending on the area, the line situation may be poor making communication impossible. • It is not possible to call from an extension line to another extension line. (However, it is possibre to call from an extension line to an outside line. In this case, it may be impossible to make a normal call. If you cannot call normally, set the PC modem not to detect dial tone from the PC modem settings. To change the PC modem settings, refer to the PC modem operating instructions.
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Remote Access This function enables you to operate the camera from great distances with the use of a modem, • Remote recording from the PC. • Downloading selected images to the PC. Set POWER to MANUAL REC. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to dispray MANUAL REC menu. .MANL_,[. REC lrJ> CARD SLOT FLASH SELFTIMER lRm SI_L Exrr LED Lamp / NO, 1 AUTO OFF : .
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Remote Access (Windows 95/98) II ;tl I il i II i[. Ill i[_]l_,l _ O)I'T"_J_I(a]il You can transfer pre-recorded image files from the Camera to the PC. Note : Before operating, please install PalmCam 2.0 Camera Driver. Select Programs/PalmCam 2.0/Remote Access 1.0 from the Start. When application runs correctly, the Remote Access dialog box will be displayed, To connect w_th the Camera. To set the telephone number and transfer path. To do a time lapse recording. To do a recording, Setting...
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Remote Access (Windows 95/98) I You can set the telephone number for connection from PC to Camera, and specify the Transfer Path to save images transferred from the Camera. Select [Setting...] from the Remote Access dialog box. The setting dialog box will be displayed. ]=uJu_ Modem ......... ISta.dard Z8600 bps Medem Telephooe "_ number{ PC -> Dilllt si Camera Country: Iu.ited Slates ofAmericaI1J _ma: _ Nuatbef: Modem : The modem names registered to the PC will be listed.
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Remote Access (Windows 95/98) _. I ji t=-]_, =e'I.] i ]i [=I_ iIa ] Select [Connect] from the Remote Access dialog box. To connect with the Camera. Cannot _ To set the telephone transfer path. Setting... To do a tlma lapse number and I ] recording. To do a r¢cofdlng, j TOimaqes,Pr_view* transfer, and del©tc j information.T° display image receiving T°camcra .t_rmloat© conn_c_iort information...
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Remote Access (Windows 95/98) • d I i i[_ _-t i_'_ ;[_l] dilll [e | You can set the recording interval, image mode and clock for time lapse recording. Select [Time Lapse...] from the Remote Access dialog box. The time lapse dialog box will be displayed. _ _1¢olrd Mode_llt _Peal R_melnin9 NOFI_ 73_ ImagelsJ FINE NUPEN FIN[ Inter_ll: y - . _ Clock Se;up Year Monlh Plotlr Minllle Day dAfter setting is completed, click [OK] to exit the Time Lapse dialog box.
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Remote Access (Windows 95/98) I=t_] r n[*) e_ll ={:_*_*) K*II it* I You can control the Camera's shutter from the PC to capture and record pictures. Select [Shutter...] from the Remote The image captured by the camera is Access dialog box. automatically transferred The shutter dialog box will display the number of pages remaining in the CF card for each mode. Now Ir imslerrlng I]rnc femsining 4rnagcIDigllat Car_,P(o to the PC. ) Pq.
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Remote Access (Windows 95/98) _J You can select the Camera image files to be transferred to the PC or you can select the Camera image files you want to delete. Select [Download] from the Remote Access dialog box. Image Preview dialog box will be displayed. II __1 __J j_ You can perform any one of the following 3 functions (for more details, refer to Help) ; • Preview Images in the Camera. • Transfer Images from the Camera. • Delete Specific Image in the Camera.
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Remote Access (Macintosh) i :le IiI it Ii[J II i[_!_.1 _ l] I [_-.ii[e] il You can transfer pre-recorded image files from the Camera to the PC. Note : Before operating, please install PalmCam 2.0 Camera Driver. Double click the "PalmCam Remote Access" icon. When application runs correctly, the Remote Access dialog box will be displayed. [] [] _............. PalmCam Remote Access TOconnect vith the Camera _i_;T!I_,:,C _ To set the telephone number and transfer path, Setting...
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Remote Access (Macintosh) You can set the telephone number for connection from PC to Camera, and specify the Transfer Path to save images transferred from the Camera. Select [Setting...] from the Remote Access dialog box. The setting dialog box will be displayed. Telephone number: [ Transfer I Path: Test:Oesktop folder:DSC • Please set Telephone number (PC -> Digital Camera), and Transfer Path. Telephone number (PC -> Digital Camera) : Set the telephone number for connection from PC to camera.
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Remote Access (Macintosh) • - I1" . • 1 I " o]1 Select [Connect] from the Remote Access dialog box, i'l _ PalmCam To connect _th Remote Rcces$ _ the Camera. Connect To set the telephene number Qnd tranefer path To do a T1me lapse recordt n(j Setting T i r_I! _!!i_:_,? • To do a recording _ii_! To ptevt e'_,t ra nsfer.erfd delete im_e$ TOdieplay i r_e [] rece_vl _ i nfor n'_tion To terror hate connectton vith i _:L _... . Information the Camera TOexit the eppUcatto_.
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Remote Access (Macintosh) You can set the recording interval, image mode and clock for time lapse recording. Select ['rime Lapse...] from the Remote Access dialog box. Setup. The time lapse dialog box will be displayed. Record Mode/_ntetual o0N _0ff Remaining NORMAL 78 Mod,: C_ORMnL Interval; _ Clock Setup Image(s) Year Mont Image(s) SUPER FINE Xour Minute Set Record, Interval, Mode and Clock Record : Select [ON] for time lapse recording.
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Remote Access (Macintosh) i _I[,=-] i i[o) t"] P,l_s{o] i-i IIi[i II You can control the camera's shutter from the PC to capture and record pictures. Select [Shutter...] from the Remote Access dialog box. The image captured by the camera is automatically The shutter dialog box will display the number of pages remaining in the CF card for each mode. transferred to the PC+ NOW transferring image(Digital Time remoifilog: 88hOarn35s Camera >PCh 46% q_ I Status =...............................
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Remote Access (Macintosh) I You can select the Camera image files to be transferred to the PC or you can select the Camera image files you want to delete. Select [Download] from the Remote Access dialog box. Image Preview dialog box will be displayed. ,_alr_¢et_ F01(Jet N0: PreviewJ You can perform any one of the following 3 functions (for more details, refer to Help) ; • Preview Images in the Camera. • Transfer Images from the Camera. • Delete Specific Image in the Camera.
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Communication This function enables you to send images from the Camera to a PC or Fax machine in a remote location using a modem. Set POWER to PLAY. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display PLAY MENU. NO. f SET : • • Press • or • to select COMMUNICATION and press b.. _I'OTHERs SET :•• • If the Compact Modem Card is net inseded, "COMMUNICATION" can not be selected.
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Communication Press • or •to select V34, V90, or K56 from MODEM and press V. • Normally, V90 is selected. If your PC modem is 56K, set to 56K. ,' This step is not necessary when sending image to a fax machine, LINElrypE 41tONE 9) Press • to select INPUT NUMBER and press • to display INPUT NUMBER menu. Press • or • to select a number and press • to set. • Repeat this step to set your telephone number.
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PC Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 File Create New Album To create an untitled album window which does not have any images. File Open... To open an existing image (BMP or JPEG), or album file. Close To close the active image or album window. • COM Port Setup... To specify the port to which the Camera is connected and to set the Baud rate. • Clock Setup... To set the Camera Clock, telephone No. (Camera -> to PC) and Fax No. Image information To display Image Information.
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PC Connection 2 Edit 4 View Add to Album... To add images to a new or existing album file. To select the desired size of the displayed image. Cut To remove the selected image from the active Album and place it on the Clipboard. 5 Window Copy To copy the selected image from the active Album and place it on the Clipboard. Paste To paste the image on the Clipboard in the active Album. Undo To return the picture to the condition before the last executed operation. 3 Image Image Adjustment...
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Using the Digital Photo Printer images can be selected for print out on a digital photo printer (sold separately). Stamp Print Marker Set POWER to PLAY. • The LED Lamp lights up. Press MENU to display the PLAY MENU, I_O. 1 SET :4_, or • to select PRINT MARK and press • to display PRINT MARK menu. 3,4 CARD SLOT OELETE NO.
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Using the Digital Photo Printer Printing on a Digital Photo Printer Remove the CompactFlash Card containing the captured images from the camera and insert it into the PCMCIA Adaptor (see page 44). i:::! 2 1 3 4 Power Button ACCESS Input Select Switch Connect the PCMCIA Adaptor (included with printer) to the Digital Photo Printer*. • *Requires a Digital Photo Printer PV-PD2000 (sold separately). • Insert the adaptor in the direction of the arrow and push the card fully into the printer.
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Digital Camera Accessory List For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Accessory # Figure Price Description PV-SAC10 AC Adaptor $69.95 PV-CFM10* Compact Modem Card $299.95 PV-MCA10 Macintosh $49.95 PV-H125 Digital Camera Bag Adaptor Cable $29.95 * : For use in the USA only 80 • _[,] i_.T.-,,--] [-'t_.li[,.[:mr.]l• E:[lIo_r#.
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Digital Camera Accessory Please photocopy this form when peacing an Order Form 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.
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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. Symptom Solution No power • Alkaline Battery is worn out. (p. 14) • Make sure polarities are aligned properly. (p. 14) Power shuts off automatically. • Alkaline Battery is worn out. (p. 14) • The camera will go to Stand By mode. Press STAND BY, or set the POWER to off and then set to REC or MANUAL REC. (p.
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Specifications CCD Lens Focus Focusing Area Iris Shutter Speed White Balance LCD Viewfinder Memory Image Size Image Storage (Supplied 8MB CF Card) Image Format Digital Signal Video Signal Power Supply Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Weight Dimensions 1/2.7 inch (9.34 mm) 1,320,000 Pixels f=5.2-15.6 mm (equivalent to a 34-102 mm tens on a 35 mm still camera.)/F2.8-4.7 Auto / Preset (Zone) 7.9 inch (20cm)-_ (approx) F2.8/F8 1/4-1/750 sec. Auto/Indoor/Outdoor 1.8 inch (45.
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Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaocus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc, Ave, 65 de Infanterta.
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Service Center Directory Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic MAIL TO : Services Company 1705N,RandallRoad, Elgin, Attention: IL 60123-7847 Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized Servicenter. While there will be added handling delays, you may bring your following locations who will then forward the unit to Elgin for repair.
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Index I A AC Adaptor (optional) Accessory (optional) Accessory (supplied) Alkaline Battery 15, 80 80, 81 2 2, 14 B Battery Remaining Indication 11 Beep 22 Brightnes s (LCD Viewfinder) 23 Built-in Flash 30, 31 B/W Full Feature Indicator Panel (PV-DC2590 only) 7, 9, 10, 19, 31, 34, 35 Iris Index of Control I.
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Index Self Timer Setting the Clock Slide Show Specifications Stand By Symptom/Solution 9,12,35 18 43 83 22 82 T Transferring Images Time Lapse 28, 46-57 37 V Video Cable 2, 28 W Warranty White Balance 84,85 32 Z Zoom Playback 25 87
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division o! t_atsushlta Electric Corporation ot Amedca One PanasofflcWay Secauct_s, New Jersey 07094 Printed in Japan LSQT0132A 1999 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushlta Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.