Panasonic PV-DC1580 operating instructions Information, Precautions

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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 radi- ate 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 encour- aged 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 con- nected.

--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 unau- thorized 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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Contents PV-DC1580 Things You Should Know Thank you and congratulationsUnpack your Digital Camera Information PrecautionsTable of Contents Underside View Index of ControlsFront View Rear ViewAC Adaptor Digital Camera Station Front ViewDigital Camera Station Rear View Detachable Flash Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying CaseUnderside Power SupplyLoading the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Battery Pack NotesCharging the Battery Pack PV-BPN10 or PV-BPN10/1B only ConnectorPower Charge Power Set the Power switch to REC or Play Setting the ClockInstall the battery Using the FlashLoosen Tighten Slide the Mode Select Switch to oneAdjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness Iris Adjusting the Iris ManuallySet the Power switch to REC Press Iris Button to display the Iris screenOn Screen Display OSD REC ModePlayback Mode To Cancel the OSDCompactFlash Card Inserting the CompactFlash CardRemoving the CompactFlash Card Mode Button To Select the Recording ModeCapturing Images Using LCD Viewfinder FineREC Fine Using Optical Viewfinder Normal Short DistancePress Shtr Shutter to capture MACRO2 MACRO1 Normal Set the NORMAL/MACRO1/MACRO2 switch to MACRO1 or MACRO2Press Shtr Shutter when the subject is in focus Capturing Close-up Images macroSet the Power switch to Play Playing Back Captured ImagesManual Playback Auto Playback Multi Select Playback ModeMulti Image Playback P10P10 Fine Press Mode twice to enter the ZoomPress Shtr Shutter to restore the image to its normal size Zoom PlaybackTo Select Playback Mode Zoom Playback for Multi ModeTo Delete Specific Images To Delete All Image Pages LED Lamp 4 Video Out Video Cable Supplied Viewing Images on Your TV ScreenLED Lamp Video Out Video Cable Supplied Transferring Your Images VCRIf Windows 95 Explorer is opened Inserting the Pcmcia AdapterPalmcam Camera Driver Installation Transferring Your Images WindowsSystem Requirements Plug-in Driver for Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Installation Supplied Turn on your PC Set the Digital Camera Power switch to PlayConnection Running the ApplicationTransferring Your Images Macintosh Plug-in Driver for Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 InstallationModem Port or Printer port Serial Slide the Auto Print Lever. Printing Using the Digital Photo PrinterStamp Print Marker Printing on a Digital Photo PrinterPV-BPN10/1B Digital Camera Accessory ListAccessory # Description Price Battery Pack $24.95 PV-H100 System Soft CaseVisa Digital Camera Accessory Order FormBefore Requesting Service CCD SpecificationsPANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Servicenter DirectoryElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC Index