Panasonic PalmCam PV-DC1000 Operating Instructions Manual
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PV-DC1000
For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating this product.
Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
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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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Things You Should Know
1pc. Digital Camera
(PV-DC1000)
1pc. Digital Camera Station
(PV-JB1000)
1pc. AC Adaptor
(PV-AC10)
1pc. Ni-Cd Battery Pack
(PV-BPN10)
1pc. Hand Strap
(LSFC0002)
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 (LSJA0146,
LSJA0149, or LSJA0150)
1pc. PC Connection Cable
Adaptor for Macintosh
(LSJA0147, LSJA0151, or
LSJA0152)
1 pc. 3.5 inch Floppy Disk of
Driver Software for Windows
1 pc. 3.5 inch Floppy Disk of
Driver Software for Macintosh
1pc. Soft Carrying Case
(LSFC0001)
1pc. Video Cable
(LSJA0153)
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United
States and other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Incorporated.
All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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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 station to computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.
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 pickup 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
Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case
Thread the Hand Strap through the
Strap Attachment ring as shown.
Keep the Digital Camera in the Soft
Carrying Case as shown when not in
use.
• You may thread the hand strap through
the hole in the Soft Carrying Case.
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Table of Contents
Things You Should Know ..................................................................................................... 2
Information ........................................................................................................................... 3
Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case ..................................................................... 3
Index of Controls .................................................................................................................. 4
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 6
Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness ................................................................................ 10
On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................. 11
Capturing Images............................................................................................................... 12
Capturing Close-up Images (macro) .................................................................................. 13
Playing Back Captured Images.......................................................................................... 14
To Delete Specific Images ................................................................................................. 16
To Delete All Image Pages................................................................................................. 17
Viewing Images on Your TV Screen................................................................................... 18
Transferring Your Images (VCR)........................................................................................ 19
Transferring Your Images (Windows)................................................................................. 20
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) ............................................................................... 22
Digital Camera Accessory System..................................................................................... 24
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .............................................................................. 25
Before Requesting Service ................................................................................................ 26
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 27
Warranty............................................................................................................................. 28
Index .................................................................................................................................. 30
Index of Controls
Front View
NORMAL/MACRO
Switch
See page 13.
Lens
5
Index of Controls
Rear View
Strap Attachment
Ring
See page 3.
LCD Viewfinder
See page 10.
OSD Button
See pages 10,
11, 17.
MODE Button
See page 12.
POWER Switch (PLAY•OFF•REC)
While pressing the center button, slide
the POWER switch to REC or PLAY.
See pages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21, 23.
SHUTTER Button
See pages 12, 13,
16, 17.
− Button
See pages 10,
14, 15, 16.
+ Button
See pages 10,
14, 15, 16.
DEL(ETE) Button
See pages 16, 17.
AC Adaptor
AC Power Cable
See pages 7, 9.
DC Out Connector
See pages 7, 9.
Underside View
Battery
Compartment
See page 6.
Digital Camera
Station Connecting
Terminal
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Index of Controls
Digital Camera Station (Front View)
1
Slide the Battery Compartment lid in
the direction of the arrow and swing it
open.
2
Install the Battery Pack with the arrow
mark at the bottom and facing the rear
of the Digital Camera.
3
Swing the Battery Compartment lid
down and slide it shut.
• Charge the Battery Pack fully before
operation (see page 7).
Underside
Loading the Battery Pack
Digital Camera Station (Rear View)
CHARGE Switch
See page 7.
Digital Camera
Connecting Terminal
CHARGE Lamp
See page 7.
POWER Lamp
See pages 7, 9.
RELEASE Switch
See page 7.
Serial Connector
See pages 21, 23.
DC In Connector
See pages 7, 9.
Video Out Connector
See pages 18, 19.
Power Supply
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Power Supply
Charging the Battery Pack (PV-BPN10 only)
Install the Battery Pack (see page 6.)
Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation.
1
Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor
to DC IN on the Digital Camera
Station until it locks with a click.
2
Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC
outlet.
The POWER Lamp lights up.
3
Insert the Digital Camera into the
Digital Camera Station until it locks.
4
Slide the CHARGE switch.
The CHARGE Lamp lights orange, and
then changes to green when charging
is done (about 6 hours).
• A red CHARGE Lamp indicates a
charge malfunction. Remove the Digital
Camera and repeat steps 3 and 4. If
the CHARGE Lamp is still red, send the
unit in for service.
5
Slide the RELEASE switch to release
the Digital Camera from the Digital
Camera Station.
• With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will have
a maximum of about 1 hour of continuous use
(77°F/25°C).
• The useful operation time of the Battery will
gradually decrease after repeated use and
recharging. The Battery is no longer serviceable
if the operation time is very short, even after a
sufficient charge.
• If you are not going to use the Digital Camera
for an extended period of time, remove the
Battery Pack or AA alkaline batteries from the
Digital Camera.
• You can also use 2 Panasonic brand AA
alkaline (not manganese) batteries in place of
the rechargeable Battery Pack to power the
Digital Camera if needed. When installing 2
Panasonic AA alkaline batteries, be sure to follow
the
+/− marks inside the Battery Compartment.
With 2 new Panasonic AA alkaline batteries, you
will have a maximum of about 20 minutes of
continuous use (77°F/25°C).
• Only Panasonic brand alkaline batteries are
guaranteed to perform for the operating time
stated above.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Never attempt to recharge AA alkaline type
batteries.
POWER
Lamp
CHARGE
Lamp
1
3
2
4
5
DC IN
Connector
WARNING! Do not dispose of in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit;
otherwise battery may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.
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Power Supply
Battery Pack Notes
Caution:
• Charge only with specified charger.
• The Battery can be charged within a
temperature range of 32° F (0° C) and
104° F (40° C).
• The Battery Pack may be warm after
charging or just after use. This is normal.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or
worn out Battery Pack.
Safety precautions:
• Do not get the Battery Pack or 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 Pack.
To avoid damage to the Battery Pack:
• Do not drop or jar the Battery Pack.
• Use the Battery Pack with specified units
only.
To insure longer Battery Pack life:
• While not in use, remove the Battery
Pack from the Digital Camera and store
in a dark, cool, dry place.
• Keep the Battery Pack terminals clean.
ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery
which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local
laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
RBRC
Ni-Cd
RBRC
U.S.A. CONSUMERS:
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Power Supply
AC Adaptor
1
Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor
to DC IN on the Digital Camera
Station until it locks with a click.
2
Insert the Digital Camera into the
Digital Camera Station until it locks.
3
Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC
outlet.
The POWER Lamp lights up.
POWER
Lamp
1
2
3
DC IN
Connector
Note:
• While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet. Plugged into an AC
outlet, the AC Adaptor consumes 1.5W of
electric power.
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Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness
1
Set the POWER switch to REC or
PLAY.
2
Press OSD repeatedly until the
BRIGHT adjustment screen appears.
3
Press (+) or (−) to change the brightness of the LCD Viewfinder; (+) for
brighter, (−) for darker.
• The normal screen will reappear if
either (+) or (−) is not pressed within
five seconds.
4
Press OSD once to exit the BRIGHT
adjustment screen.
Note:
• The BRIGHT adjustment will be reset to
the original setting when the Digital
Camera is turned off.
You may want to brighten or darken the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Viewfinder for
easier viewing. This adjustment will not affect the captured image brightness.
32, 4
1
+−
BRIGHT
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