Panasonic PV-DC2090, PV-DC2590 Getting, Set Power OFF before removing the CompactFlash card

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CompactFlash Card

Getting

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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.

Removing the CompactFlash Card.

6 Set POWER OFF before removing the CompactFlash card.

Slide the CARD EJECT Switch, so the Card pops out. (Be careful not to drop the card.)

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.

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Contents Operating Instructions For assistance, call Things You Should KnowInformation PrecautionsFor assistance, call Precautions for Compact Modem Card Table of Contents Table of Contents Rear View Index of ControlsFront View Bottom View Battery Mode Modem Flash Mode Indication See See pages Full Feature Indicator Panel PV-DC2590 OnlyCompact Modem Card Included with PV-DC2590 Compact Modem CardGetting On Screen Display OSDRecording Menu LCD Monitor IndicationOn Screen Display Order Playback MenuBattery Notes Power SupplyLoading the Alkaline Batteries Operation TimeAC Adaptor Optional Attaching the Hand StrapInserting the CompactFlash Card CompactFlash CardGetting Set Power OFF before removing the CompactFlash cardLED Lamp 2 Set Power to REC Setting the ClockPress or hold down or to select hour, then press to set Press Menu twice to exitCapturing Images Using LCD ViewfinderLamp 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 Playing Back Captured Images Set Power to PlayManual Playback Press + or RepeatedlyMotion Image Rec mode see When you capture an imageLED 2 Lamp Set Power to Play Zoom Playback Basic OperationPress Multi PlaybackBasic Operation Video Video Cable Supplied Focus/Macro Recording Manual REC menu REC Mode Using the built-in FlashFlash Button Full Feature Indicator Panel White Balance Light Metering Capture B/W Images LEDLamp 2 Set Power to Manual RECPress To select B/W 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 Press To select Delete To display Delete menu To Delete Specific ImagesRepeat Steps 1 to 3 on To Delete All ImagesPress Shtr to format Formatting CF CardRepeat steps 1 to 3 on Press To Copy Image Pages Press Shtr to copy To Copy All ImagesSlide Show Lamp Set Power to PlayRemoving the CompactFlash Card Inserting the Pcmcia AdaptorInserting the CompactFlash Card If Windows 95/98 Explorer is opened System Requirements Transferring Your Images Windows 95/98Transferring Your Images Windows 95/98 Connection Set the Digital Camera Power to PlayPalmCam Driver is opened Running the ApplicationRepeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49 to run the software Data in from CameraData out from Camera FeaturesTransferring 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 Communication Function How to attach the Ferrite CoreCommunication Function is only available in the USA Communication Function LEDLamp Set Power to Manual REC Remote AccessRemote Access Windows 95/98 Select Setting... from the Remote SettingsSetting dialog box will be displayed Transfer PathCamera Connection Select Connect from the Remote Access dialog boxClock Setup Select Time Lapse... from the Remote Access dialog boxTime Lapse Recording RecordRemote Recording Select Shutter... from the Remote Access dialog boxDownload Select Download from the Remote Access dialog boxRemote Access Macintosh To insert a pause, type a , comma between the dial numbers Camera Connection Time Lapse Recording Remote Recording Download Lamp 9 CommunicationPress Shtr to display Telephone Number menu Driver Software Quick Reference PC ConnectionContents Image AdjustmentAdd to Album CutLED Lamp Set Power to Play LED Lamp lights up Using the Digital Photo PrinterPress To select Print Mark Menu To display Print Mark This print mark is based on Dpof Digital Print Order FormatRequires a Digital Photo Printer PV-PD2000 sold separately Printing on a Digital Photo PrinterDigital Camera Accessory List Visa Digital Camera Accessory Order FormBefore Requesting Service CCD SpecificationsPANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Service Center DirectoryIndex For Your Information Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC

PV-DC2590, PV-DC2090 specifications

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