Panasonic PalmCam PV-DC2090 User manual

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Model No. PV-DC2090/PV-DC2590
For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions
thoroughly, and keep them for future reference.
®
Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
(PV-DC2590 shown)

2For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.
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.
ThingsYou Should Know
1pc. Digital Camera
(PV-DC2090/DC2590)
1pc. Hand Strap
(LSFC0010)
Unpack your Digital Camera
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. PC Connection Cable
for Windows
(LSJA0236)
1 pc.CD-ROM of Driver
SoftwareforWindows95/98
andMacintosh/
AdobePhotoDeluxe
(LSFT0163)
1pc.Video Cable
(LSJA0238)
Microsoft,Windows, andWindows 95/98areregisteredtrademarksof Microsoftin theUnited
Statesandothercountries.
MacintoshisaregisteredtrademarkofAppleComputerIncorporated.
Adobe,theAdobe logo&PhotoDeluxe aretrademarks of AdobeSystems Inc.
CompactFlashisatrademarkofSanDiskCorporation.
Allproduct/brandnamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftherespectiveholders.
1 pc. 8 MB CompactFlash
Card
(LSFA0009, or LSFA0011)
4pcs. AA Alkaline Battery
(LSSB0003)
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Attach your purchase receipt here
1 pc. Compact Modem Card
(Only for PV-DC2590)
(PV-CFM10(LSFA0010)/
LSJA0244)
(PV-DC2590 shown)
1pc. Ferrite Core
(Only for PV-DC2590)
(LSLP0059)

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Getting Started
Information
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 and clip-on ferrite core
mounted over the user provided modular cable in accordance with instruction herein.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the
user’s authority to operate.
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, 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.

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1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. 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. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
6. This product should never be placed near a radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the special cable. Do not locate this product where the
cable will be abused by personal walking on it.
8. Do not insert any other cables to the product except the assignment. Do not use this
cable for any other products. This cable is only for the exclusive use. It may cause
serious damage to the product.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a
qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11. Unplug this product from the card slot and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under following conditions:
A. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because
improper adjustment or other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
12. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
14. The telecommunication cord which is used for this modem should be minimum
26AWG.
15. These accessory modem card and modular cable models are intended only for use in
and with listed Information Technology Equipment where the host machine includes
instructions for the installation of accessories by the operator.
Important Safety Instructions for Digital
Camera with Compact Modem Card

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Getting Started
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. USOC Jack, RJ11C is suited to this equipment.
3. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises
wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See installation
instructions for details.
4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices, which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five(5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local Telephone
Company.
5. If the terminal equipment PV-CFM10 causes harm to the telephone network, the
Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company
will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
6. The Telephone Company may make changes in it's facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the
Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment PV-CFM10 for repair or warranty
information, please contact Panasonic. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the Telephone Company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.
8. This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the
Telephone Company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
(Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for Information.)
9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to
use a computer or other electric device, including fax machines, to send any message
unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent
and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the
message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other
entity, or individual (refer to page 76).
10.According to the FCC's electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install
an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone
companies report that electrical surges, typically lighting transients, are very
destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that
this is a major nationwide problem.

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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 ............................................................................ 5
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. 7
Index of Controls .............................................................................................................. 8
On Screen Display (OSD) .............................................................................................. 11
LCD Monitor Indication ................................................................................................... 12
Power Supply.................................................................................................................. 14
Attaching the Hand Strap ............................................................................................... 15
CompactFlash Card........................................................................................................ 16
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................ 18
Basic Operation
Capturing Images ........................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness............................................................................. 23
Playing Back Captured Images ...................................................................................... 24
Viewing Images onYour TV Screen and TransferringYour Images (VCR) ..................... 28
Special Features
Focus/Macro Recording ................................................................................................. 29
Using the built-in Flash................................................................................................... 30
White Balance ................................................................................................................ 32
Light Metering................................................................................................................. 33
Capture B/W Images ...................................................................................................... 34
Self Timer Recording ...................................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the Iris Manually ............................................................................................. 36
Time Lapse Recording ................................................................................................... 37
To Delete Specific Images .............................................................................................. 38
To Delete All Images....................................................................................................... 39
Formatting CF Card........................................................................................................ 40
To Copy Image Pages .................................................................................................... 41
To Copy All Images......................................................................................................... 42
Slide Show......................................................................................................................43
Inserting the PCMCIA Adaptor ....................................................................................... 44
Transferring your Images (Windows 95/98).................................................................... 46
Transferring your Images (Macintosh) ............................................................................ 52
Communication Function................................................................................................ 58
Remote Access .............................................................................................................. 61
Remote Access (Windows 95/98) .................................................................................. 62
Remote Access (Macintosh) .......................................................................................... 68
Communication............................................................................................................... 74
PC Connection ............................................................................................................... 76
Using the Digital Photo Printer ....................................................................................... 78

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Table of Contents
ForYour Information
Digital Camera Accessory List ....................................................................................80
Digital Camera Accessory List Order Form.................................................................81
Before Requesting Service..........................................................................................82
Specifications ..............................................................................................................83
Warranty ......................................................................................................................84
Service Center Directory .............................................................................................85
Index ............................................................................................................................86
This operating Instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DC2090 and
PV-DC2590.
The PV-DC2590 is the model used for illustrative purposes.
Features may vary, so please read carefully.
PV-DC2090
B/W Full Feature Indicator Panel
REC MODE Button
SELF TIMER Button
FLASH Button
Compact Modem Card
PV-DC2590
No
No
No
No
Not Included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included
Types of Differences
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : PV-DC2090/PV-DC2590/PV-CFM10/LSJA0244
Trade Name : Panasonic
Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Address : 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 interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Lens
Index of Controls
Strap Attachment Ring
See page 15.
LCD Viewfinder
See pages 11~13, 19.
MENU Button
See pages 16, 18, 19, 22~26, 29,
30, 32~38, 41~43, 61, 74, 78.
DISPLAY Button
See pages 20, 74.
POWER Switch (PLAY•OFF•REC•MANUAL REC)
Rotate the POWER switch to REC, MANUAL REC or PLAY.
See pages 16, 18, 19, 22~26, 28~30, 32~38, 41~43, 48, 54,
61, 74, 78.
SHTR (SHUTTER)
Button
See pages 19, 20,
25, 26, 35, 37~41,
74, 78.
CompactFlash Card
Slot
See pages 16, 44, 58.
STAND BY Button
See page 22.
LED Lamp
See pages 18~20,
22~26, 29, 30, 32~38,
41~43, 61, 74, 78.
Optical Viewfinder
See page 20.
Front View
Rear View
FLASH Emitter
See page 30.
/ + Button
See pages 16, 18, 19, 22~26,
29, 30, 32~43, 61, 74, 75, 78.
/ WIDE Button
See pages 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25,
27, 29, 30, 32~40, 42, 43, 61, 74,
75, 78.
/ TELE Button
See pages 16, 18, 19,
22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30,
32, 33~40, 42, 43, 61,
74, 75, 78. / - Button
See pages 16, 19,
22~26, 29, 30, 32~36,
38, 41, 74, 75.
SELF TIMER
Lamp
See page 35. Light Sensor
see page 30.

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Getting Started
Index of Controls
VIDEO OUT
Terminal
See page 28.
Rear View
Battery
Compartment
See page 14.
Tripod Receptacle
Used when securing
the camera to a tripod
Bottom View
CARD EJECT
Switch
See page 17.
SERIAL
Terminal
See page 48, 54.
DC IN Terminal
See page 15.
SELF TIMER Button *
See page 35.
FLASH Button *
See page 31. B/W Full Feature Indicator Panel *
See pages 10, 19, 31, 35.
REC MODE Button *
See page 19.
* : PV-DC2590 Only
(PV-DC2590 shown)

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Compact Modem Card (Included with PV-DC2590)
Index of Controls
B/W Full Feature Indicator Panel (PV-DC2590 Only)
Battery
Indication
See page 11.
Recording Mode
Indication
See page 21.
Self Timer
Indication
See page 35.
Card Slot
Indication
See page 16.
Remaining
Indication
See page 11.
Flash Mode
Indication
See page 30.
B/W Mode
Indication
See page 34.
Modem
Indication
See pages 58,
61, 74.
Time Lapse
Indication
See page 37.
Compact Modem Card
See page 58.
Modem Cable
See page 58.

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Getting Started
On Screen Display (OSD)
REC OSD
PLAY OSD
CARD1
10 F MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM
LIGHT
The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the
Digital Camera.
Flash Mode
(See pages 30, 31)
AUTO : No Indication
ON :
RED EYE:
OFF :
B/W Mode
(see page 34)
White Balance Mode
(See page 32)
AUTO : No Indication
OUTDOOR :
INDOOR :
Focus Mode
(See page 29)
AUTO : No Indication
ZONE :
Light Metering Mode
(See page 33)
AUTO : No Indication
SPOT :
Self-Timer Mode
(See page 35)
Selected
Card Slot
Image Pages left
in memory Recording Mode : SF(Super Fine), F(Fine), N(Normal),
ZOOM(Zoom), (Motion Image Rec Mode),
(Burst Rec Mode).
Date/Time Indication
Low Light Warning
"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.
CARD1
100-0001 F MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM
Print Mark
(See page 78)
Directory/
Image Number
Displayed Image Page and its captured mode F(Fine),
N(Normal), or (Motion Image Rec Mode).
• If the image is captured in SF(Super Fine), the displayed image
mode will be F(Fine).
• If the image is captured in ZOOM or (Burst Rec Mode),
the displayed image mode will be N(Normal).
FULL
EMPTY
Battery Condition
As the Battery is depleted, the
indication changes.
LED Lamp will flash when
battery is empty.

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LCD Monitor Indication
Recording Menu
<REC MENU>
REC MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
1. 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.
3. FLASH (See Pages 30, 31)
To change one of the 4 flash modes.
4. SELF TIMER (See Page 35)
To set Self Timer.
5. OTHERS
To select other menu.
6. BRIGHTNESS (See Page 23)
To adjust LCD Viewfinder brightness.
7. CLOCK SET (See Page 18)
To set clock.
8. BEEP (See Page 22)
To set beep on/off when capturing images.
9. IRIS (See Page 36)
To adjust Iris manually.
10.FOCUS (See Page 29)
To select one of the 4 focus modes.
11.WHITE BALANCE (See Page 32)
To change one of the 3 White Balance
modes.
12.LIGHT METERING (See Page 33)
To change AUTO or SPOT.
13.B/W (See Page 34)
To capture Black/White images.
14.TIME LAPSE (See Page 37)
To set time lapse recording.
15.REMOTE ACCESS (See Page 61)
To operate camera from PC.
• When the Compact Modem Card is not
inserted, this item can not be selected.
<OTHERS>
BRIGHTNESS
CLOCK SET
BEEP
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
ON
6
7
8
< REC Mode>
<MANUAL REC 1/3>
REC MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
IRIS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
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<MANUAL REC 2/3>
FOCUS
WHITE BALANCE
LIGHT METER
B/W
TIME LAPSE
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF
10
11
12
13
14
<MANUAL REC 3/3>
REMOTE ACCESS
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
15
< MANUAL REC Mode>

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Getting Started
LCD Monitor Indication
Playback Menu
<PLAY MENU 1/2>
DISPLAY MODE
CARD SLOT
DELETE
COPY
PRINT MARK
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
NORMAL
NO. 1
1
2
3
4
5
1. DISPLAY MODE
(See Pages 24, 25, 26, 27)
Select playback mode.
2. CARD SLOT (See Page 16)
To select card slot.
3. DELETE (See Pages 38, 39, 40)
Delete image from CF card.
4. COPY (See Pages 41, 42)
Copy image to other CF card.
5. PRINT MARK (See Page 58)
To set print mark.
6. SLIDE SHOW (See Page 43)
Playback images as slide show.
7. COMMUNICATION (See Pages 74, 75)
To send images to a PC or FAX machine.
8. OTHERS
To select other menu.
<PLAY MENU 2/2>
SLIDE SHOW
COMMUNICATION
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
6
7
On Screen Display Order
CARD1
10 F MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM
Press
DISPLAY
OSD OFF LCD OFF
Press
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY
8
Note:
• Pressing MENU with LCD OFF turns LCD ON and displays the menu.
However, after selecting the settings and exiting the menu, the LCD will stay ON.

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WARNING! Do not dispose of in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit;
otherwise battery 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 reas-
semble 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-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 160 images* (at an ambient
temperature of 25°C).
*Conditions :
• Using the Panasonic Alkaline batteries.
• Capturing an image every 30 seconds.
• Using Flash once for every other capture.
• Recording mode is Normal.
Loading the Alkaline Batteries
Battery Notes Operation Time

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Getting Started
Power Supply
1Pull up the Jack Cover.
2Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor
to DC IN on the Digital Camera.
3Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC
outlet.
Note:
• While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet.
AC Adaptor (Optional)
13
Attaching the Hand Strap
Thread the Hand Strap through the Strap
Attachment Ring as shown.
ab
2

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CompactFlash Card
1Set POWER OFF before inserting the
CompactFlash card.
Insert the CompactFlash Card into the
Card Slot NO.1 or NO.2 in the direction
of the arrow mark and so that the arrow
mark side of the card faces the front
(lens side) of the Digital Camera.
2Push the card fully into CompactFlash
Card Slot.
3Set POWER to REC.
4Press MENU to display REC MENU.
5Press or to select CARD SLOT
and press or to select card slot
NO. 1 or NO. 2 if you inserted the CF
Card into both slots.
• If a CF card is inserted in either of the
card slots, that particular slot will
automatically be selected. All buttons
are inoperable while NO.1 or NO.2 is
flashing on the menu screen.
Inserting the CompactFlash Card
• The captured images will be stored on this
CompactFlash 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.
<REC MENU>
REC MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
CARD SLOT 1
CARD SLOT 2
1, 2, 6
3
45

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Getting Started
6
CompactFlash Card
Note:
• Do not bend, drop, apply high pressure or
subject the card to strong shocks.
• Do not store it in places with high tem-
perature, high humidity, a lot of dust, or
static electricity and strong electromag-
netic 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.
• When the card does not eject after
pressing the CARD EJECT Switch, push
the card fully into the slot again and then
press the CARD EJECT Switch firmly.
• "NO CF CARD" will appear on the LCD
Viewfinder and the LED Lamp will flash
when the CompactFlash Card is not
inserted.
• "CF CARD ERROR" will appear on the
LCD Viewfinder and the LED Lamp will
flash if the CompactFlash Card is
defective.
Removing the CompactFlash Card.
6Set POWER OFF before removing
the CompactFlash card.
Slide the CARD EJECT Switch, so the
Card pops out. (Be careful not to drop
the card.)

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Setting the Clock
1Set POWER to REC.
• The LED Lamp lights up.
2Press MENU to display REC MENU.
3Press or to select OTHERS and
press . Then, press to select
CLOCK SET.
4Press for CLOCK SET menu.
5Press 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.
6Press MENU twice to exit.
Clock starts when menu is exited.
Note:
• To make corrections, repeat steps 2-5.
• The clock will continue to operate about
8 hours after the battery has been
removed. If you need to set clock again,
repeat steps above.
1
2, 6
<REC MENU>
REC MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
<REC MENU>
REC MODE MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
<OTHERS>
BRIGHTNESS
CLOCK SET
BEEP
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
ON
<CLOCK SET>
10 : 00 AM MAY. 24 1999
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
3, 4, 5
LED Lamp

19
Basic Operation
Capturing Images
1Set POWER to REC or MANUAL
REC.
• The LED Lamp lights up.
2Press MENU to display REC MENU.
3Press or to select REC MODE
and select recording modes
(see page 21), press MENU to exit.
4Press (Tele) or (Wide) to zoom
In and Out.
• Zoom magnification level is up to x3.
• There is no zoom indication on the
LCD Viewfinder.
5Press SHTR down halfway to lock
Auto Focus.
• Beep sounds twice (see page 22).
6Press SHTR down the rest of the way
to actually capture the image.
• Beep sounds once (see page 22).
• While the Digital Camera processes
theimage, the LED Lamp will flash
and then the captured image will be
displayed on the LCD Viewfinder for
a few seconds.
5, 6
1
<RECMode>
<REC MENU>
REC MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
<MANUAL REC 1/3>
REC MODE
CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELFTIMER
IRIS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU
N
NO. 1
AUTO
OFF
<MANUAL REC Mode>
For model PV-DC2590,
■Do step 1 above.
■Then, press REC MODE repeatedly to
select recording mode.
• Selected mode will be changed on the
B/W Full Feature Indicator Panel
(see page 10).
■Now, do step 4 above.
Using LCD Viewfinder
2
LED
Lamp
LCD Viewfinder
3, 4
REC MODE
(Model PV-DC2590 Only)
B/W Full Feature
Indicator Panel

20 For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.
Capturing Images
Using Optical Viewfinder 1Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 19.
2Press DISPLAY twice to turn off the
LCD Viewfinder.
• If you press MENU, the LCD View-
finder will automatically turn on.
3Frame the image you want to capture
within the recording area guide marks
on the Optical Viewfinder.
4Press SHTR to capture the image.
• LED Lamp will flash while the Digital
Camera processes the image.
You may capture another image as
soon as 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, 0
and LED Lamp will flash. To capture other
images, you will first need to delete some
images from memory. (see page 38)
• The Digital Camera is focused automati-
cally.
• 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.
4
11
LED
Lamp 2
Optical
Viewfinder
1
<Normal> <Short Distance>