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
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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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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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