Panasonic iPalm PV-DC3000 User manual

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Model No. PV-DC3000
For assistance, please 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.
Digital Camera
Operatin Instructions
LSQT 28 A
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Thin s You Should Know
Thank you and con ratulations
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 operatin instruction manual
as an operating and information guide.
Thin s You Should Know
1pc. Digital Camera
(PV-DC3 )
1pc. Neck Strap
(LSFC 14)
Unpack your Di ital Camera
1pc. USB Cable
(LSJA 319)
1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98/2
and Macintosh / Twain Driver for Windows 98/2 and
Macintosh / QuickTime™ Software / Adobe® PhotoDeluxe®
Software for Windows 95/98 and Macintosh (LSFT 22 )
1pc. A/V Cable
(LSJA 32 )
SD logo is a trademark.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the
United States and other countries.
Macintosh, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Macintosh, Power Mac, and
Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license.
QuickTime is registered in the US and other countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo & PhotoDeluxe are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Inc.
All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective holders.
1 pc. 16 MB MultiMediaCard
(LSFA 15) 4pcs. AA Alkaline Battery (LSSB 3)
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Attach your purchase receipt here
Please confirm that the following items are packed in the Digital Camera box.
They are provided to help you use or set up your Digital Camera.
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warnin :
To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded interface cable with ferrite
cores when connecting digital camera to computer in accordance with instruction herein. Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : PV-DC3000
Trade Name : Panasonic
Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 7 94
Telephone Number : 1-8 -211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
USE & LOCATION
•TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Digital Camera and power supply should not be exposed to
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Digital Camera if it gets wet.
Your Digital Camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a
cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Digital Camera. Do
not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your
Digital Camera from the power supply and have it serviced.
•DO NOT AIM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.
•DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your Digital Camera.
•AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the unit.
•DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN
NOT IN USE.
•STORAGE OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Store and handle your Digital Camera in a manner
that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Digital Camera
contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
•TO CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your Digital Camera body.
•TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
commercial Digital Camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning
can scratch the lens coating.
•TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Before handling your Digital
Camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan
lotion, as it may damage the finish.
Precautions
Precautions
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Things You Should Know ................................................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 3
Index of Controls .............................................................................................................. 5
Quick Guide...................................................................................................................... 7
On Screen Display (OSD) ................................................................................................ 9
LCD Monitor Indication .................................................................................................. 1
Power Supply ................................................................................................................. 12
Attaching the Neck Strap ............................................................................................... 13
Memory Card ................................................................................................................. 14
Operating the MENU Screen ......................................................................................... 15
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................ 17
Basic Operation
Capturing Images........................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness............................................................................ 24
Playing Back Captured Images ..................................................................................... 25
Audio Dubbing ............................................................................................................... 28
Viewing Images on Your TV Screen and Transferring Your Images (VCR) .................... 29
Special Features
Focus .............................................................................................................................. 3
Using the built-in Flash .................................................................................................. 31
White Balance ................................................................................................................ 32
Light Metering ................................................................................................................ 33
Self Timer Recording ..................................................................................................... 34
Adjusting the Iris Manually ............................................................................................. 35
Time Lapse Recording .................................................................................................. 36
To Delete Specific Images ............................................................................................. 37
To Delete All Images ...................................................................................................... 38
Formatting Memory Card ............................................................................................... 39
Slide Show ..................................................................................................................... 4
Transferring Your Images (Windows) ............................................................................. 41
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) ........................................................................... 5
DPOF Mark..................................................................................................................... 57
For Your Information
Digital Camera Accessories .......................................................................................... 58
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .......................................................................... 59
Before Requesting Service ............................................................................................ 6
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 61
Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 62
Service Center Directory................................................................................................ 63
Index............................................................................................................................... 64
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Index of Controls
Lens
Index of Controls
Front View
Rear View
FLASH Emitter
See page 31.
SHUTTER Button
See pages 18~21,
26~28, 34, 36~39.
Strap Holder
See page 13.
+ Button
See pages 24, 25, 35,
37.
Select Button
See pages 15, 16.
ZOOM TELE Button
See pages 18, 2 , 21.
VOL Button
See pages 25, 26.
Select Button
See pages 15, 16.
REC REVIEW
Button
See page 23.
VOL Button
See pages 25, 26.
Select Button
See pages 15, 16.
ZOOM REC
REVIEW Button
See page 23.
– Button
See pages 24, 25, 27,
35, 37.
Select Button
See pages 15, 16.
ZOOM WIDE Button
See pages 18, 2 , 21.
DISPLAY Button
See pages 11, 19.
DELETE Button
See pages 37, 38, 39.
Li ht Sensor
See page 31.
Self-Timer
Indicator
See page 34.
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Index of Controls
Index of Controls
Rear View
Battery
Compartment
See pages 7, 12.
Tripod Receptacle
Used when securing
the camera to a tripod
Bottom View
Optical Viewfinder
See page 19.
LCD Viewfinder
See pages 18, 2 , 21,
25, 26, 31.
Speaker
TO PC/ A/V Terminal
See pages 29, 43, 52.
DC IN Terminal
See page 13.
DOOR OPEN Switch
See page 7, 14.
MENU Button
See pages 15, 16.
MODE Button
See pages 18~22.
ALL Transfer
Button
See pages 47, 55.
FLASH Button
See page 31.
PAGE Transfer
Button
See pages 47, 55.
MIC (AUDIO)
Button
See page 2 .
AUDIO DUBBING
Button
See page 28.
MAIL Attachment
Button
See pages 49, 56.
Power Switch ( PLAY • OFF• REC • MANUAL REC)
See pages 15, 16.
POWER LED
See page 15.
MIC
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Quick Guide
Quick Guide
1While pressing the Lock Button, slide
the Battery Compartment lid in the
direction of the arrow and swing it open.
2Install 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.
• Instead of the supplied Alkaline
batteries, you can also use AA type
Ni-Cd (high density type) or nickel
Metal-hydride batteries available on
the market.
3Swing the Battery Compartment lid
down and slide it shut.
[ Bottom View ]
Loadin the Alkaline Batteries
Lock Button
*Memory Card : MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card
• The captured images will be stored on this Memory Card.
• Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the camera.
Insertin the Memory Card*
1Set POWER
Switch to OFF
before inserting the
Memory card.
2Slide the DOOR
OPEN Switch to
open the cover.
Insert the Memory
Card, upper surface
side up, into the
card slot as shown
by arrow.
3Push the card
fully into Memory
Card Slot.
WARNING! Do not dispose of Battery in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short
circuit; otherwise it may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.
Slide all the way
to the end.
• When loading or unloading Batteries, be
sure to slide the Battery Compartment lid
all the way to the end before opening. If
the lid is not slid to the end, Battery
Loading and Unloading may be
impossible.
Note
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Quick Guide
Quick Guide
Capturin Ima es
LCD Viewfinder
1Set POWER Switch
to (REC) or
(MANUAL REC).
2Press MODE
repeatedly to
select recording
mode.
3Press ZOOM
TELE or WIDE to
zoom In and Out.
4Press SHUTTER
to capture the
images.
Playin Back Captured Ima es
1Set POWER Switch
to (PLAY).
2Press MODE
repeatedly to
select mode.
3Press (+) or
(-) repeatedly to
change the
displayed image
on the LCD
Viewfinder.
LCD Viewfinder
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10
LIGHT
On Screen Display (OSD)
On Screen Display (OSD)
REC OSD
PLAY OSD
The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the
Digital Camera.
Flash Mode
(See page 31.)
AUTO : No Indication
ON :
RED EYE :
OFF :
Li ht Meterin Mode
(See page 33.)
AUTO : No Indication
SPOT :
Self-Timer Mode
(See page 34.)
Ima e Pa es left
in memory
Date/Time Indication
(See page 17.)
DPOF Mark
(See page 57.)
Directory/
Ima e Number Displayed Image Page and its captured mode, TIFF(Tagged
Image File Format), SF(Super Fine), F(Fine), N(Normal), or
(Motion Image Rec Mode).
• If the image is captured in 2X, 3X (Zoom), or (Burst Rec
Mode), the displayed image mode will be N(Normal).
Battery Condition
As the Battery is
depleted, the indication
changes.
LED Lamp will flash when
battery is empty.
Audio
Displayed when image
with AUDIO is recorded.
(See page 2 .)
Focus Lock
(See pages 18, 2 , 21.)
REC
Displayed when image is
recorded. (See page 18.)
Iris Mode
(See page 35.)
-1.5, -1. , - .5, (No
Indication), + .5, +1. , +1.5
Slow Shutter
Displayed if Slow Shutter is
set to ON in the MENU
screen. (See pages 18~2 .)
Focus Mode
(See page 3 .)
AUTO : No Indication
ZONE :
White Balance Mode
(See page 32.)
AUTO : No Indication
OUTDOOR :
INDOOR :
WHITE SET : WS
Recordin Mode :
TIFF(Tagged Image File Format),
SF(Super Fine), F(Fine),
N(Normal), 2X, 3X (Zoom),
(Motion Image Rec Mode),
(Burst Rec Mode).
(See page 22.)
Audio
Displayed when image with
AUDIO is played. Not
displayed when movie is
played. (See page 25.)
Print Number
(See page 57.)
Low Li ht Warnin
“LIGHT” will appear when
the light level is
inadequate. In this case,
more light should be
provided or use flash to
achieve better picture
quality and color.
3X Zoom area
(See page 22.)
2X Zoom area
(See page 22.)
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REC MENU 1/3
IRIS ADJUST
EXIT : MENU
SET :
± 0EV
REC MENU 2/3
LIGHT METER
EXIT : MENU
SET :
AUTO
REC MENU
SELF TIMER
EXIT : MENU
SET :
OFF ON
LCD Monitor Indication
LCD Monitor Indication
Recordin Menu
SELF TIMER (See page 34.)
To set Self Timer.
LCD BRIGHTNESS (See page 24.)
To adjust LCD Viewfinder brightness.
BEEP (See page 23.)
To select beep mode.
CLOCK SET (See page 17.)
To set clock.
IRIS ADJUST (See page 35.)
To adjust Iris manually.
FOCUS (See page 3 .)
To change to one of the 4 Focus
modes.
WHITE BALANCE (See page 32.)
To change to one of the 4 White
Balance modes.
LIGHT METER (See page 33.)
To change to AUTO or SPOT.
SLOW SHUTTER (See pages 18~2 .)
To select slow shutter. By selecting
“ON”, you can capture more beautiful
images in comparatively dark places.
TIME LAPSE (See page 36.)
To set time lapse recording.
[ REC Mode ]
[ MANUAL REC Mode ]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
REC MENU 3/3
BEEP
EXIT : MENU
SET :
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PLAY MENU 1/2
SLIDE SHOW
EXIT : MENU
SET :
LCD Monitor Indication
LCD Monitor Indication
Playback Menu
On Screen Display Order
• Pressing DISPLAY with LCD OFF turns LCD ON and displays the menu.
However, after selecting the settings and exiting the menu, the LCD will stay ON.
• The DISPLAY button is not available during Multi Playback and Zoom Playback.
Note
1
2
3
1
2
3
SLIDE SHOW (See page 4 .)
Playback images as slide show.
DPOF MARK (See page 57.)
To set print mark.
DELETE ALL (See pages 38, 39.)
Delete all images from the Memory
Card.
PLAY MENU 2/2
EXIT : MENU
SET :
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Power Supply
WARNING! Do not dispose of Battery in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short
circuit; otherwise it may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.
1While pressing the Lock Button, slide
the Battery Compartment lid in the
direction of the arrow and swing it
open.
2Install 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.
3Swing the Battery Compartment lid
down and slide it shut.
[ Bottom View ]
Power Supply
Safety precautions:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline with manganese
batteries.
• Do not get the AA alkaline batteries near,
or dispose of in fire.
• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or
reassemble the Battery.
• Do not drop or jar the Battery.
Note
• Instead of the supplied Alkaline batteries,
you can also use AA type Ni-Cd (high
density type) or nickel Metal-hydride
batteries available on the market.
• If you are not going to use the Digital
Camera for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries from the Digital
Camera.
When using the supplied Panasonic
alkaline batteries, you will have a maximum
of about 12 images* (at an ambient
temperature of 25° C).
*Conditions :
• Using the Panasonic Alkaline batteries.
• Capturing an image every 3 seconds.
• Using Flash once for every other capture.
• Recording mode is Fine.
Loadin the Alkaline Batteries
Battery Notes Operation Time
Lock Button
Slide all the way
to the end.
• When loading or unloading Batteries, be
sure to slide the Battery Compartment lid
all the way to the end before opening. If
the lid is not slid to the end, Battery
Loading and Unloading may be
impossible.
Note
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Attachin the Neck Strap
Power Supply
Power Supply
1Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor
to DC IN on the Di ital Camera.
2Plu the AC Adaptor into an AC
outlet.
AC Adaptor (Optional)
Thread the Neck Strap throu h the Strap
Attachment Rin as shown.
• While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet.
Note
Attachin the Neck Strap
DC IN
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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.
• Be sure to make a backup copy of
important data.
• Make sure that you do not insert the card
in the wrong direction.
• Do not, under any circumstances, eject
the card immediately after pressing the
Shutter Button (during recording of an
image) or while deleting (when “PLEASE
WAIT” is displayed). This could damage
the format of the card and make it
unusable.
• “NO MEMORY CARD” will appear on the
LCD Viewfinder and the POWER LED
Lamp will flash when the Memory Card is
not inserted.
• “MEMORY CARD ERROR” will appear
on the LCD Viewfinder and the POWER
LED Lamp will flash if the Memory Card is
defective.
Removin the Memory Card:
Set POWER OFF before removing the
Memory card. Slide the DOOR OPEN
Switch to open the cover. Push the Memory
Card, so the Card pops out. (Be careful not
to drop the card.)
1Set POWER OFF before inserting the
Memory card.
2Slide the DOOR OPEN Switch to open
the cover.
Insert the Memory Card, upper surface
side up, into the card slot as shown by
arrow.
3Push the card fully into Memory Card
Slot.
Insertin the Memory Card*:
*Memory Card : MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card
• The captured images will be stored on this Memory Card.
• Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the camera.
DOOR OPEN
Switch
Memory Card
Memory Card
Below is a list of memory cards which can
be used in this camera.
Memory Card
MultiMediaCard (LSFA 15) (supplied)
MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand)
SD Memory Card (RP-SD 16PP-A) (optional)
SD Memory Card (RP-SD 32PP-A) (optional)
SD Memory Card (RP-SD 64PP-A) (optional)
Capacity
16 MB
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
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Operatin the MENU Screen
Operatin the MENU Screen
How to use the MENU screen
Please refer to pages 1 ~11 for explanation of each menu item.
1POWER Switch
2, 5MENU
Button
3, 4
Select Button
/ / / [ REC mode ] [ PLAY mode ]
[ MANUAL REC mode ]
Example of Menu Screens
REC MENU
SELF TIMER
EXIT : MENU
SET :
OFF ON
REC MENU 1/3
IRIS ADJUST
EXIT : MENU
SET :
± 0EV
PLAY MENU 1/2
SLIDE SHOW
EXIT : MENU
SET :
When selectin AUTO REC mode
1
1Set POWER Switch to (REC).
• Turn the dial so that it clicks into
position.
• The POWER LED lamp lights up.
2Press MENU to display MENU screen.
3Press or to select the item.
4Press or to set it.
5Press MENU to exit.
REC MENU
SELF TIMER
EXIT : MENU
SET :
OFF ON
REC MENU
BEEP
EXIT : MENU
SET :
REC MENU
BEEP
EXIT : MENU
SET :
POWER LED
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Operatin the MENU Screen
Operatin the MENU Screen
When selectin MANUAL REC mode
1Set POWER Switch to (MANUAL
REC).
• Turn the dial so that it clicks into
position.
• The POWER LED lamp lights up.
2Press MENU to display MENU screen.
3Press or to select the item.
4Press or to set it.
5Press MENU to exit.
1
REC MENU 3/3
BEEP
EXIT : MENU
SET :
REC MENU 3/3
BEEP
EXIT : MENU
SET :
When selectin PLAY mode
1Set POWER Switch to (PLAY).
• Turn the dial so that it clicks into
position.
• The POWER LED lamp lights up.
2Press MENU to display MENU screen.
3Press or to select the item.
4Press or to set it.
5Press MENU to exit.
1
REC MENU 1/3
IRIS ADJUST
EXIT : MENU
SET :
± 0EV
PLAY MENU 1/2
SLIDE SHOW
EXIT : MENU
SET :
• While REC is sufficient for normal recording, select MANUAL REC when you want to
make more precise settings.
• The MANUAL REC and PLAY menus consist of multiple pages. Press or repeatedly
to scroll to the next or previous menu page.
Note
PLAY MENU 2/2
BEEP
EXIT : MENU
SET :
PLAY MENU 2/2
EXIT : MENU
SET :
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Settin the Clock
Settin the Clock
1Press or to select CLOCK
SET in the MENU screen.
2Press to display CLOCK SET menu.
3Press or hold down or to select
hour, then press to set.
• Repeat for minute, month, day and
year.
• Double check all items before exiting
the menu.
4Press MENU twice to exit.
Clock starts when menu is exited.
Before you be in
Set the POWER Switch to (REC),
(MANUAL REC) or (PLAY).
(See pages 15, 16.) Press MENU to
display the MENU screen.
REC MENU 3/3
CLOCK SET
EXIT : MENU
SET :
REC MENU
CLOCK SET
EXIT : MENU
SET :
[ REC mode ] [ MANUAL REC mode ]
PLAY MENU 2/2
CLOCK SET
EXIT : MENU
SET :
[ PLAY mode ]
CLOCK SET
12 : 00 AM MAR. 13 2000
Note
• To make corrections, repeat steps 1~3.
• The clock will continue to operate about
8 hours after the battery has been
removed. If you need to set clock again,
repeat these steps.
POWER Switch
4MENU
Button
1, 2, 3
Select Button / /
POWER LED
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Capturin Ima es
Capturin Ima es
Usin LCD Viewfinder
Before you be in
Set the POWER Switch to (REC)
or (MANUAL REC).
(See pages 15, 16.)
1Press MODE repeatedly to select
recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, 2X, 3X
(ZOOM)). (See page 22.)
• If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER:
In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to
display the MENU screen, and then
press or to select SLOW
SHUTTER. Press or to select
ON. (Manual Rec only).
(See page 1 .)
2Press ZOOM TELE or WIDE to zoom
In and Out.
• Zoom magnification level is up to 2X.
3Press SHUTTER down halfway to lock
Auto Focus.
•“ ” mark is displayed on the screen.
• Beep sounds twice. (See page 23.)
4Press SHUTTER down the rest of the
way to actually capture the image.
• Shutter sounds once. (See page 23.)
• While the Digital Camera processes
the image, REC will flash on the LCD
Viewfinder and the captured image
will be displayed on the LCD
Viewfinder for a few seconds. Images
cannot be captured while REC
flashes.
REC MENU 2/3
SLOW SHUTTER
EXIT : MENU
SET :
OFF ON
• The next image cannot be captured until
the previously captured image is no
longer displayed on the LCD Viewfinder.
• Power shuts off if there is no activity over
1 minute with Battery as a power source
to conserve power. Press SHUTTER to
turn power back on.
• Do not subject unit to a strong impact
during record or playback. Unit may not
function normally.
Note
POWER Switch 1MODE Button
1Select Button
/ / /
LCD Viewfinder 2ZOOM TELE/
WIDE Button
3, 4
SHUTTER
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Usin Optical Viewfinder 1Press MODE repeatedly to select
recording mode (TIFF, SF, F, N, (2X,
3X (ZOOM)). (See page 22.)
• If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER:
In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to
display the MENU screen, and then
press or to select SLOW
SHUTTER. Press or to select
ON. (Manual Rec only).
(See page 1 .)
2Press DISPLAY twice to turn off the
LCD Viewfinder.
• If you press MENU, the LCD
Viewfinder will automatically turn on.
3Frame the image you want to capture
within the recording area guide marks
on the Optical Viewfinder.
• When 2X, 3X (ZOOM) is selected, use
the LCD Viewfinder to confirm the
image.
4Press SHUTTER to capture the image.
• POWER LED Lamp will flash while
the Digital Camera processes the
image.
You may capture another image as
soon as POWER LED Lamp stops
flashing.
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.
Notes for LCD and Optical Viewfinder
use:
• The number of image pages left in the
selected mode is displayed on the LCD
Viewfinder. When no memory remains,
and POWER LED Lamp will flash. To
capture other images, you will first need to
delete some images from memory. (See
page 37.)
• The Digital Camera is focused
automatically.
• Avoid covering the lens with your fingers
when capturing images.
• Do not subject the LCD Viewfinder to
pressure or shock.
• Hold the Digital Camera as steady as
possible when capturing an image.
• The active LCD Viewfinder image will
have a slightly degraded appearance
when compared to a captured or
transferred image. This is normal.
Capturin Ima es
Capturin Ima es
Before you be in
Set the POWER Switch to (REC)
or (MANUAL REC).
(See pages 15, 16.)
4SHUTTER
Optical
Viewfinder POWER LED
POWER
Switch 1MODE Button
2DISPLAY
Button
1Select Button
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Capturin Ima es
Capturin Ima es
Capturin ima es (AUDIO ON)
You can record audio for 5 seconds with a
still image. The still image and audio can
then be played back in the PLAY mode.
(See page 25.)
Before you be in
Set the POWER Switch to (REC) or
(MANUAL REC). (See pages 15, 16.)
1Press MODE repeatedly to select
recording mode (SF, F, N, 2X, 3X
(ZOOM)). (See page 22.)
• If you select TIFF or mode, you
cannot record audio.
2Press to capture the image with
audio.
• When is pressed, the mark
is displayed on the screen.
• If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER:
In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to
display the MENU screen, and then
press or to select SLOW
SHUTTER. Press or to select
ON. (Manual Rec only).
(See page 1 .)
3Press ZOOM TELE or WIDE to zoom
In and Out.
• Zoom magnification level is up to 2X.
4Press SHUTTER down halfway to lock
Auto Focus.
•“ ” mark is displayed on the screen.
• Beep sounds twice. (See page 23.)
5Press SHUTTER down the rest of the
way to actually capture the image.
• Shutter sounds once. (See page 23.)
• You can record the audio for 5
seconds by pressing the SHUTTER
button. While “REC” and mark is
flashing, you can record the audio.
• While the Digital Camera processes
the image, REC will flash on the LCD
Viewfinder and the captured image
will be displayed on the LCD
Viewfinder for a few seconds. Images
cannot be captured while REC
flashes.
• The next image cannot be captured until the
previously captured image is no longer
displayed on the LCD Viewfinder.
• Power shuts off if there is no activity over
1 minute with Battery as a power source to
conserve power. Press SHUTTER to turn
power back on.
• Do not subject unit to a strong impact during
record or playback. Unit may not function
normally.
• AUDIO ON settings returns to off mode each
time an image is captured. Repeat these
steps each time AUDIO ON is used.
Note
POWER Switch
1MODE
Button
2Select Button
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LCD Viewfinder 3ZOOM TELE/
WIDE Button
4, 5
SHUTTER
2AUDIO Button
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