Capturing Images

Using Optical Viewfinder

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.

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1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 19.

2 Press DISPLAY twice to turn off the LCD Viewfinder.

If you press MENU, the LCD View- finder will automatically turn on.

3 Frame the image you want to capture within the recording area guide marks on the Optical Viewfinder.

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4 Press 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.

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

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images from memory. (see page 38)

 

 

 

 

 

• The Digital Camera is focused automati-

 

 

 

 

 

cally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 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.

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

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Panasonic PV-DC2590, PV-DC2090 operating instructions Using Optical Viewfinder, Normal, Lamp Optical Viewfinder

PV-DC2590, PV-DC2090 specifications

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