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Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.

Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use

up the charged capacity.

Cassette

Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Palmcorder and other components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case.

Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due

to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.

Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment.

The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect, and they may erase the

contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds.

Card

When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.

Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.

Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded content may be damaged.

After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Palmcorder.

After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag.

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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LCD Monitor

In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

If your Palmcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

When the Palmcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately

113,000 pixels. The result is more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Lens Hood

Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.

When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied), Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), MC Protector (not supplied), or ND Filter (not supplied), first of all, turn the Lens Hood counter-clockwise. If the MC Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter.

If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Palmcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic AC Adaptor≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor PV-GS55 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of LicenseAudio Decoder End User License Agreement Contents Initializing the Modes Before Requesting Service Problems Palmcorder Accessory Order FormLimited Warranty For USA Customers OthersQuick Guide Inserting a CassetteInserting a Card Recording on a TapeRecording a Moving Picture on a Card Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card Standard Accessories Controls and ComponentsPalmcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC CableDV Terminal DV ≥Connect this to the digital video equipmentViewfinder -19 ≥Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripodRemote Controller Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration MicPhotoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button Talk ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stagesRemote Controller Inserting a Button-type BatteryUsing the Remote Controller Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorUsing the Battery Disconnecting the Power SourceOne-touch Free Style Grip Belt Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltUsing a Memory Card Card Access LampInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Turning on the PalmcorderSelecting Modes Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelFile Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode List of MenusTape Recording Menu Tape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu12bit Audio AV IN/OUTMPEG4 Playback Mode Picture Playback MenuCard Format Formatting a Card -44-3 Digital Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording Lamp To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Finding the End of RecordingTo Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still PictureRecording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4 RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording Yourself Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording imagesSelf-timer Recording Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Fade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionMagicPix Functions Soft Skin Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionCinema Function Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsAdjusting White Balance Manually About White Balance SensorManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Multi-Picture Mode Digital Effect FunctionsPicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a CardWhen you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step Slide ShowTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide ShowCreating a Title Adding a TitleWriting Printing Data on a Card Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a CardFormatting a Card Enlarging a Movie Picture SizeTo Select and Delete All Files To Resume Normal Moving Picture SizePress the OSD Button 55 on the Remote Controller Playing Back on Your TVTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Recording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeAudio Dubbing To Cancel Audio Dubbing Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for RecordingUsing the Software with a Computer Using USB DriverSoftware Installation Windows Installing USB DriverConnecting Computer Palmcorder For Using Built-in SD DriveClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 2000 UsersUsing as a Web Camera Installing WebCam DriverOperating environment Setting up the Windows Messenger ≥It enters WEB Camera ModeFor Windows 98SE/Me Users Start the Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerUsing the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Graphic displayUsing the G.726 Audio Decoder To start DV Studio 3.1E-SEInstructions DV Studio3Using the ArcSoft Software Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite After the completion of setup, click on FinishFor Windows Other requirementsTo disconnect USB cable safely To start software in the ArcSoft Software SuiteIf you no longer need software or driver Uninstall ≥When Mode Dial 43 is turned to change modesAbout the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard About the compatibility of the card FilesMultiMediaCard Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardJpeg format Files in which Dpof Data hasBeen set to the image are in this FolderIndications To Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeWhen using Tape Recording Mode Initializing the ModesConcerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the CassetteAlarm Sounds Recording CheckRecording on a Card Quick StartSelf-timer Recording Zoom In/Out FunctionsTele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone FunctionManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentProgram AE White BalancePlaying Back Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsLock Setting Slide ShowCreating a Title Adding a TitleRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAfter Use About AC Adaptor CondensationOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Up the charged capacityCassette LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Auto Focus Adjustment Explanation of TermsDigital Video System FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications USBPicture Fine Normal Economy Quality 8MB Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionPalmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic/Quasar Video ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.comWarranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Fax 604 278-5627 403 274-5493 905 238-2418Index RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording CheckViewfinder Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Colocación del cassetteInserción de la tarjeta Grabación en una cintaGrabación de una imagen fija en una Tarjeta Photoshot Grabación de una imagen en Movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4Reproducción de la tarjeta Reproducción de una cintaPanasonic Canada Inc