Panasonic PV-DC2590 Power Supply, Loading the Alkaline Batteries, Battery Notes, Operation Time

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Power Supply

Loading the Alkaline Batteries

Bottom View

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1 While pressing the Lock button, slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open.

2 Install 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.

3 Swing the Battery Compartment lid down and slide it shut.

WARNING! Do not dispose of in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit; otherwise battery may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.

Battery Notes

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.

Operation Time

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.

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

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know For assistance, callPrecautions InformationFor assistance, call Precautions for Compact Modem Card Table of Contents Table of Contents Rear View Index of ControlsFront View Bottom View Compact Modem Card Included with PV-DC2590 Full Feature Indicator Panel PV-DC2590 OnlyBattery Mode Modem Flash Mode Indication See See pages Compact Modem CardOn Screen Display OSD GettingLCD Monitor Indication Recording MenuPlayback Menu On Screen Display OrderLoading the Alkaline Batteries Power SupplyBattery Notes Operation TimeAttaching the Hand Strap AC Adaptor OptionalCompactFlash Card Inserting the CompactFlash CardSet Power OFF before removing the CompactFlash card GettingPress or hold down or to select hour, then press to set Setting the ClockLED Lamp 2 Set Power to REC Press Menu twice to exitUsing LCD Viewfinder Capturing ImagesLamp Optical Viewfinder Using Optical ViewfinderNormal Recording Mode Press Menu twice to exit Digital Camera will beep BeepStand By REC Mode Play Mode Adjusting LCD Viewfinder BrightnessLED 2 Lamp Set Power to REC or Play Manual Playback Set Power to PlayPlaying Back Captured Images Press + or RepeatedlyLED 2 Lamp Set Power to Play When you capture an imageMotion Image Rec mode see Zoom Playback Basic OperationMulti Playback PressBasic Operation Video Video Cable Supplied Focus/Macro Recording Using the built-in Flash Manual REC menu REC ModeFlash Button Full Feature Indicator Panel White Balance Light Metering Press To select B/W LEDLamp 2 Set Power to Manual RECCapture B/W Images Press To select onPress Menu to exit Press Shtr Self Timer RecordingPress To select Self Timer To select on Press to display Iris screen Adjusting the Iris ManuallyTo select Iris Time Lapse Recording To Delete Specific Images Press To select Delete To display Delete menuTo Delete All Images Repeat Steps 1 to 3 onPress Shtr to format Formatting CF CardRepeat steps 1 to 3 on Press To Copy Image Pages To Copy All Images Press Shtr to copyLamp Set Power to Play Slide ShowRemoving the CompactFlash Card Inserting the Pcmcia AdaptorInserting the CompactFlash Card If Windows 95/98 Explorer is opened Transferring Your Images Windows 95/98 System RequirementsTransferring Your Images Windows 95/98 Set the Digital Camera Power to Play ConnectionRunning the Application PalmCam Driver is openedData in from Camera Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49 to run the softwareFeatures Data out from CameraTransferring Your Images Macintosh Plug-in Driver for Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Installation Modem Port or printer port Double click the PalmCam icon PalmCam Driver is opened Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 55 to run the software Features How to attach the Ferrite Core Communication FunctionCommunication Function is only available in the USA Communication Function Remote Access LEDLamp Set Power to Manual RECRemote Access Windows 95/98 Setting dialog box will be displayed SettingsSelect Setting... from the Remote Transfer PathSelect Connect from the Remote Access dialog box Camera ConnectionTime Lapse Recording Select Time Lapse... from the Remote Access dialog boxClock Setup RecordSelect Shutter... from the Remote Access dialog box Remote RecordingSelect Download from the Remote Access dialog box DownloadRemote Access Macintosh To insert a pause, type a , comma between the dial numbers Camera Connection Time Lapse Recording Remote Recording Download Communication Lamp 9Press Shtr to display Telephone Number menu PC Connection Driver Software Quick ReferenceAdd to Album Image AdjustmentContents CutPress To select Print Mark Menu To display Print Mark Using the Digital Photo PrinterLED Lamp Set Power to Play LED Lamp lights up This print mark is based on Dpof Digital Print Order FormatPrinting on a Digital Photo Printer Requires a Digital Photo Printer PV-PD2000 sold separatelyDigital Camera Accessory List Digital Camera Accessory Order Form VisaBefore Requesting Service Specifications CCDWarranty PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited WarrantyService Center Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterIndex For Your Information Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC

PV-DC2590, PV-DC2090 specifications

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On the other hand, the PV-DC2590 steps up the game with its more advanced specifications. It boasts a larger 1/3-inch CCD sensor for superior light sensitivity, which is particularly beneficial in low-light environments. The recording resolution is also enhanced, supporting up to 720 x 480 pixels, which means users can expect crisper and more vibrant images. The PV-DC2590 also offers a 25x optical zoom, allowing photographers to zoom in even closer while maintaining excellent image quality.

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