Panasonic PalmCam PV-DC2090, PV-DC2590, PalmCam PV-DC2590 Operating Instructions 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)

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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.

Things You 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-R OM of Driver
Software for Windows 95/98
and Macintosh /
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
(LSFT0163)

1pc. Video Cable
(LSJA0238)

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 95/98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United
States and other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Incorporated.
Adobe, the Adobe logo & PhotoDeluxe are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

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 on Your TV Screen and Transferring Your 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 .............................................................................................. 3 8

To Delete All Images....................................................................................................... 39

Formatting CF Card........................................................................................................ 4 0

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

For Y our 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............................................................................................................................8 6

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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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
SELF TIMER
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

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7

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< REC Mode>

<MANUAL REC 1/3>

REC MODE

CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELF TIMER
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

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< MANUAL REC Mode>

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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

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7

On Screen Display Order

CARD1
10 F

MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM

Press

DISPLAY

OSD OFF

LCD OFF

Press

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY

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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 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-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)

1

3

Attaching the Hand Strap

Thread the Hand Strap through the Strap
Attachment Ring as shown.

a

b

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
SELF TIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

N
NO. 1

AUTO
OFF

CARD SLOT 1
CARD SLOT 2

1, 2, 6

3

4

5

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Getting Started

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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 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.

• 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
SELF TIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

N

NO. 1
AUTO
OFF

<REC MENU>

REC MODE MODE

CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELF TIMER

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

<REC Mode>

<REC MENU>

REC MODE

CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELF TIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

N

NO. 1
AUTO
OFF

<MANUAL REC 1/3>

REC MODE

CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELF TIMER
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 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.

4

11

LED
Lamp

2

Optical
Viewfinder

1

<Normal> <Short Distance>

21

Basic Operation

Capturing Images

SF : Super Fine Mode

Select this mode when you want
the highest quality resolution with
the lowest compression
(i.e. for printing).

F : Fine Mode

Select this mode when you want a
high resolution
(i.e. for printing or for archiving an
image).

N : Normal Mode

Select this mode when you want a
lower resolution image
(i.e. for e-mailing or posting on the
Internet).

ZOOM: Zoom Mode

Using ZOOM mode magnifies the
image to twice its normal size.

: Motion Image Rec Mode

Capture an image every 0.1 sec/
frame to create a 4 sec. mini movie.

• The LED Lamp will flash while
processing a motion image.

: Burst Rec Mode

Capture image every 0.5 sec./
frame up to 16 frames while
shutter button is pressed.

• If the remaining page number is
less than 16, you will only be able
to capture up to the number of
images remaining in memory.

REC Mode

Image

Resolution

Capacity

(w/Supplied 8MB CF Card)
SF
F
N
ZOOM

1,280 x 960
1,280 x 960

640 x 480
640 x 480
320 x 240

640 x 480

Approx. 15 images

Approx. 30 images
Approx. 100 images
Approx. 100 images

Approx. 6 images

Approx. 100 images

• The number of images given for each
mode applies when all images are taken
in same mode.

• You can change recording modes at
any time before capturing an image.

• The number of images that can be taken
may differ depending on the subject.
After capturing an image, the number
may not decrease or may decrease by
two.

Image Resolution and CapacityRecording Mode

Recording Mode

22

For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.

Capturing Images

1Set POWER to REC.

• The LED Lamp lights up.

2Press MENU to display REC MENU.

3Press or to select OTHERS, and

press to display OTHERS menu.

4Press or to select BEEP and

press or to select ON or OFF.

5Press MENU twice to exit.

Digital Camera will beep:

• Once when you capture an image

• Twice when you press the shutter button
half way to adjust the focus.

<REC MENU>

REC MODE

CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELF TIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

N

NO. 1
AUTO
OFF

Beep

<OTHERS>

BRIGHTNESS

CLOCK SET

BEEP

SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

ON

Set to ON to beep when capturing an
image.
To cancel the beep, set to OFF.

Stand By

STAND BY

12, 5

LED
Lamp

3, 4

Press STAND BY, lens will not shorten and

power will turn off. If no operation is
performed for one minute while POWER is
ON, the Camera will go to Stand By mode.
To resume Power ON, press STAND BY.

<OTHERS>

BRIGHTNESS

CLOCK SET
BEEP

SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

ON

23

Basic Operation

Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness

1Set POWER to REC or PLAY.

• The LED Lamp lights up.

2Press MENU to display MENU.

3Press or to select OTHERS and

press to display OTHERS menu.

4Press to display LCD BRIGHTNESS

screen.

5Press (-) or (+) to change the

brightness of the LCD Viewfinder;
(+) for brighter, (-) for darker.

6Press MENU twice to exit.

Note:

• The BRIGHT adjustment will be reset to
the original setting when the Digital
Camera is turned off and in Stand By
mode.

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.

<REC MENU>

REC MODE

CARD SLOT
FLASH
SELF TIMER
OTHERS
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

N

NO. 1
AUTO
OFF

<PLAY MENU 1/2>

DISPLAY MODE

CARD SLOT
DELETE
COPY
PRINT MARK
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

NORMAL
NO. 1

<REC Mode> <PLAY Mode>

<OTHERS>

BRIGHTNESS

CLOCK SET
BEEP

SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

ON

+-

SET :
EXIT : MENU

<LCD BRIGHTNESS>

1

2, 6

LED
Lamp

3, 4, 5

24

For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.

Playing Back Captured Images

1Set POWER to PLAY.

• The LED Lamp lights up.

2Press MENU to display PLAY MENU

and press to set display mode to
NORMAL. Press MENU to exit.

3Press (+) or (-) repeatedly,

[ (+) for ascending order, and (-)
for descending order] to change the
displayed image on the LCD View­finder.

• The image page number and
recording mode are displayed at the
bottom of the screen.

• If there are no images in memory,
a blue back screen will be displayed.

4Hold down (+) or (-), [ (+) for

ascending order, and (-) for descend­ing order] to change the displayed
image on the LCD Viewfinder by fast
page advance.

• Page number is changed
continuously while (+) or (-) is
held down.

• Selected page is displayed when
button is released.

Manual Playback

CARD1
100-0001 F

MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM

1

LED
Lamp

2, 3, 4

Note:

• Turn off the LCD monitor when not in use
by pressing the DISPLAY twice. To turn
the monitor back on, press the DISPLAY
again.

• Pressing MENU with LCD OFF turns LCD
ON and displays the menu. However,
after selecting settings and exiting the
menu, the LCD will stay ON.

<PLAY MENU 1/2>

DISPLAY MODE

CARD SLOT
DELETE
COPY
PRINT MARK
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

NORMAL
NO. 1

2

6

(Continued on next page)

CARD1
100-0001 F

MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM

25

Basic Operation

1Set POWER to PLAY.

• The LED Lamp lights up.

2Press MENU to display PLAY MENU

and press to set display mode to
ZOOM.

3Press MENU, the center portion is

zoomed X2.

4Press , , , or repeatedly to

change the zooming area.

5Press SHTR to restore the image to its

normal size.

CARD1
100-0001 F

MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM

Zoom Playback

1

LED
Lamp

2, 4

<PLAY MENU 1/2>

DISPLAY MODE

CARD SLOT
DELETE
COPY
PRINT MARK
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

ZOOM
NO. 1

2, 3

5

5The following message will appear.

6Press SHTR to start playback of

motion image.

Playing Back Captured Images

Manual Playback (Continued)

When you capture an image in
(Motion Image Rec) mode (see page 21).

CARD1
100-0001

MAY 24 1999

10 : 00 AM

PUSH SHTR
TO AUTO PLAY

26

For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.

Playing Back Captured Images

1Set POWER to PLAY.

• The LED Lamp lights up.

2Press MENU to display PLAY MENU

and press to set display mode to

.

3Press MENU. A Multi Image Playback

screen will appear.

4Press (+) repeatedly to scroll

forward through Multi Image pages
(each page contains 9 images).

5Press (-) to move back through the

images on the page until the number of
the image you want to select is
highlighted.

CARD1
100-0010 F

MAY 24 1999
10 : 00 AM

Multi Playback

1

LED
Lamp

2, 4,
5, 6

<PLAY MENU 1/2>

DISPLAY MODE

CARD SLOT
DELETE
COPY
PRINT MARK
SEL : SET :
EXIT : MENU

NO. 1

2, 3

7

SEL : SET:SHTR

0002

100

0003 0004

0005

0006 0007

0008

0009

0010

Press

SEL : SET:SHTR

0002

100

0003 0004

0005

0006 0007

0008

0009

0010

SEL : SET:SHTR

0011

100

0012 0013

0014

0015 0016

0017

0018 0019

Press

SEL : SET:SHTR

0002

100

0003 0004

0005

0006 0007

0008

0009

0010

SEL : SET:SHTR

0002

100

0003 0004

0005

0006 0007

0008

0009 0010

27

Basic Operation

6Press to display the preceding

images and to display the next 9
images.

• When the first image on CARD1 is
selected, press to select an image
on CARD2 (if inserted).
When the last image on CARD1 is
selected, press to select an image
on CARD2 (if inserted).

7Press SHTR to playback the image

you selected, and to go back to
Manual Playback.

Playing Back Captured Images