Panasonic iPalm PV-DC3000 User manual

Panasonic’
Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DC3000
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DIGITAL CAMERA
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.
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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.
1pc. Digital Camera 1 pc. 16 MB MultiMediaCard 4pcs. AA Alkaline Battery
(PV-DC3000) (LSFAQ0015) (LSSB0003)
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1pc. A/V Cable ipc. USB Cable 1pc. Neck Strap
(LSJA0320) (LSJA0319) (LSFC0014)
1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98/2000
and Macintosh / Twain Driver for Windows 98/2000 and
Macintosh / QuickTime™ Software / Adobe® PhotoDeluxe®
Software for Windows 95/98 and Macintosh (LSFT0220)
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.
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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 Warning:
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
ddress : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-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 interterence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Precautions
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, sfeet, 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.
e 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 ... lí the unit is suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the unit.
. MOT IN USES YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN
* 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
cunas a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
* 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
commercia! 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.
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Light Sensor
See page 31.
FLASH Emitter
See page 31.
Self-Timer
Indicator
See page 34.
VOL A Button
See pages 25, 26.
Select 4 Button
See pages 15, 16.
SHUTTER Button
See pages 18~21,
26~28, 34, 36~39.
ZOOM REC + Button
REVIEW Button See pages 24, 25, 35,
See page 23. 37
Select > Button
See pages 15, 16.
ZOOM TELE Button
See pages 18, 20, 21.
- Button
See pages 24, 25, 27,
35, 37.
Select «4 Button
See pages 15, 16. Strap Holder
ZOOM WIDE Button See page 13.
See pages 18, 20, 21.
DISPLAY Button
See pages 11, 19.
VOL V Button
See pages 25, 26.
Select €Y Button
See pages 15, 16.
REC REVIEW
Button
See page 23.
DELETE Button
See pages 37, 38, 39.

MIC
POWER LED
See
page
15.
MENU
Button
Optical
Viewfind
See
pages
15,
16.
ptical
Viewfinder
See
page
19.
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.
Ù MIC (AUDIO)
Button
LCD Viewfinder
See pages 18, 20, 21,
25, 26, 31.
Speaker
TO PC/ A/V Termina
See pages 29, 43, 52.
DC IN Terminal See page 20.
See page 13. AUDIO DUBBING
DOOR OPEN Switc lee 5
S age 7, 14. :
Sepage MAIL Attachment
Button
See pages 49, 56.
Power Switch ( [>] PLAY * OFF. Ej REC * FN MANUAL REC)
See pages 15, 16.
Tripod Receptacle
Used when securing
the camera to a tripod
Battery
Compartment
See pages 7, 12.
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[Bottom yew] * When loading or unloading Batteries, be
Lock Button 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.
1 While pressing the Lock Button, slide
——» Slide all the way the Battery Compartment lid in the
to the end. direction of the arrow and swing it open.
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hp = Install four Alkaline Batteries.
IR | * Be sure to use Alkaline Batteries.
J j d^ i Never use manganese batteries.
E KOO * Make sure that the positive (+) and (-)
—— E ends of the batteries are facing the
j 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.
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Swing the Battery Compartment lid
down and slide it shut.
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.
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*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. 1
Set POWER
Switch to OFF
before inserting the
Memory card.
2 Slide the DOOR
OPEN Switch to
open the cover.
Insert the Memory
Card, upper surface
side up, into the
card slot as shown
by arrow.
3 Push the card
fully into Memory
Card Slot.

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4 Press SHUTTER
to capture the
images.
3 Press ZOOM
TELE or WIDE to
LCD
Viewfinder
Zoom
In
and
Out.
2 Press MODE
repeatedly to
select recording
mode.
to K (REC) or
KH (MANUAL REC).
3 Press p (+) or <j
(-) repeatedly to
change the
displayed image
on the LCD
Viewfinder.
Press MODE
repeatedly to
select mode.
1 Set POWER Switch
to [>] (PLAY).
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On Saran Digakiy (OSD)
The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the
Digital Camera.
(GES 665 )
2X Zoom area
(See page 22.)
Flash Mode
(See page 31.) Audi
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BNL” : : netcaton Displayed when image
RED EYE: ® with AUDIO is recorded.
OFF D (See page 20.)
Iris Mode Self-Timer Mode
(See page 35.) (See page 34.)
-1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0 (No
indication), 40.5, 41.0, «1.5 Focus Lock
: Slow Shutter (See pages 18, 20, 21.)
Displayed if Slow Shutter is
set to ON in the MENU REC
Screen.
(See
pages
18-20.)
Displayed
when
image
is
Focus Mode recorded. (See page 18.)
(See page 30.)
AUTO : No Indication
ZONE: 4% 2 A
White Balance Mode
(See page 32.)
Low Light Warning
"LIGHT" will appear when
the light level is
inadequate. In this case,
more light should be
AUTO
:
No
Indication
provided
or
use
flash
to
OUTDOOR
:
X%
achieve
better
picture
INDOOR
:*
quality
and
color.
WHITE
SET
:
WS
Light
Metering
Mode
au
Ime
Indication
(See
page
33.)
Recording
Mode
:
(See
page
17.)
AUTO : No Indication TIFF(Tagged Image File Format), 3X Zoom area
SPOT;
Bl
SF(Super
Fine),
F(Fine),
(Seo
page-22.]
Image Pages left N(Normal), 2X, 3X (Zoom),
in memory EH (Motion Image Rec Mode),
t» (Burst Rec Mode).
(See page 22.)
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Audio
Displayed when image with
AUDIO is played. Not
displayed when movie is
played. (See page 25.)
DPOF Mark
(See page 57.)
Print Number
(See page 57.)
Battery Condition
FULL
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m EMPTY
As the Battery is
SEP. 10 2000 depleted, the indication
100-0001 F 10:00 AM changes.
LED Lamp will flash when
battery is empty.
Directory/
Image Number Displayed Image Page and its captured mode, TIFF(Tagged
Image File Format), SF(Super Fine), F(Fine), N(Normal), or
FEH(Motion Image Rec Mode).
* If the image is captured in 2X, 3X (Zoom), or Gx(Burst Rec
Mode), the displayed image mode will be N(Normal).
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FREI (Menu :
( REC Mode ]
REC MENU
“SETS <>
EXIT : MENU}
REC MENU 1/3
IRIS ADJUST
_SET: 4>
REC MENU 2/3
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SET: 4p
EXIT : MENU
10
EXIT : MENU,
Ù SELF TIMER (See page 34.)
To set Self Timer.
J% LCD BRIGHTNESS (See page 24.)
To adjust LCD Viewfinder brightness.
ux BEEP (See page 23.)
To select beep mode.
(2 @ CLOCK SET (See page 17.)
To set clock.
© ÇA IRIS ADJUST (See page 35.)
To adjust Iris manually.
© Z4 FOCUS (See page 30.)
To change to one of the 4 Focus
modes.
(Q) EB WHITE BALANCE (See page 32.)
To change to one of the 4 White
Balance modes.
® E LIGHT METER (See page 33.)
To change to AUTO or SPOT.
© C SLOW SHUTTER (See pages 18-20.)
To select slow shutter. By selecting
"ON", you can capture more beautiful
images in comparatively dark places.
O Ch TIME LAPSE (See page 36.)
To set time lapse recording.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033.