Before Requesting Service | Panasonic PV-SD4090 guide

Before Requesting Service

If you have a problem with your Digital Camera, it may be something you can correct yourself.

Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom	Solution

Cannot charge the Battery	• Make sure the rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Pack.	Pack is attached. (p 13)
	• Make sure all necessary connections are correct
	and tight. (p 13)

No power.	• Lithium Ion Battery is depleted. (p 14)
	• Make sure polarities are aligned properly. (p 14)
	• When the unit is moved from a cold place to a
	warm place, it may not function. In this case,
	please wait one hour before using the unit.

Power shuts off automatically.	• Auto shut off feature is on. Press SHTR, or set
	POWER Switch to OFF, and then set to REC or
	MANUAL REC. (pp 19, 20, 22.)

Cannot capture the image.	• SuperDisk Diskette (FD) is not inserted. (p 17)
	• Make sure the POWER switch is set to REC or
	MANUAL REC. (pp 19, 20.)
	• No memory. Delete some images before
	capturing images. (p 40)

No Picture on the LCD	• Auto shut off feature is on. Set the POWER to
Viewfinder.	OFF and then set to REC or MANUAL REC.
	(pp 19, 20, 22.)

LCD Viewfinder image is too	• Make sure the LCD Viewfinder brightness
bright or dark.	setting is adjusted properly. (p 28)

Flash will not light.	• The flash mode is set to (OFF) mode.
	Change flash mode. (p 34)

Cannot playback.	• SuperDisk Diskette (FD) is not inserted. (p 17)
	• There are no images on the SuperDisk
	Diskette (FD). (pp 22~25.)
	• Make sure the POWER switch is set to PLAY.
	(p 20)
	• PalmCam File Conversion. (p 52)

No picture on the TV	• Make sure all necessary connections are correct
(if connected).	and tight. (p 33)
	• Make sure the TV is set to video input mode.
	(p 33)

Can not transfer images on the	• Make sure all necessary connections are correct
PC Connection.	and tight. (pp 48, 56.)
	• Make sure the SuperDisk Driver is installed.
	• Set Camera to PC mode. (pp 48, 56.)

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Panasonic PV-SD4090 operating instructions Before Requesting Service

Contents

Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Unpack your Digital CameraFor assistance, call Do not Expose this Equipment to Rain or Moisture Safety Precautions Important Safeguards Precautions Table of Contents Be sure to make a backup copy of important data Special Digital Camera Features Front View Index of ControlsRear View To PC Terminal Bottom View Top View Slow On Screen Display OSDREC Audio Recording Menu LCD Monitor Indication On Screen Display Order Playback Menu Power Supply Charge the Battery Pack on the AC AdaptorAbout the Charge Lamps Loading the Lithium Battery Battery NotesOperation Time Using AC Adaptor DC PowerJack Cover AC Adapter 3 supplied AC Cable Supplied Adjust the Length Attaching the Camera StrapLoosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop SuperDisk Diskette *Floppy Disk 2HD Using a Floppy Disk Access LED Operating the Menu Screen PowerManual REC LED Press Menu to exit Press Menu to display the Menu Screen Set Power Switch to PlayPress Or to select the item Or to set it Power LED Setting the Clock Capturing Images LCD ViewfinderPress Zoom T or W to zoom In and Out REC mode Manual REC mode Capturing images Audio onPress Zoom T or W to zoom REC Hold down the Shtr button the rest Motion Image Rec Mode Burst Rec Mode Recording Mode Beep Before you beginPress Menu to exit Digital Camera will beep Press or + to change the brightness of the LCD Viewfinder Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness Playing Back Captured Images Manual PlaybackAudio on Multi Playback Motion Image Playback Or previous page of images To go directly to the next Zoom Playback Press to set display mode toZoom Press , , , or repeatedly to change the zooming area OUT Auto No indication Using the Built-in Flash White Balance Light Metering Self Timer Recording Self-Timer IndicatorPress Menu to exit Press Shtr Press to display Iris screen Adjusting the Iris Manually Press Shtr to start time lapse mode Time Lapse feature is available withTime Lapse Recording Super Fine SF, Fine F, Normal N While deleting image, do not turn off To Delete Specific ImagesDigital Camera or unplug the AC Adaptor supplied because this will Press Shtr to format Not turn off the Digital Camera orUnplug the AC Adaptor supplied To Copy Image Pages + 1, 2 Press to display Copy ALL menu Press or to select YES To Copy All ImagesSelect no to return to the Copy Press Shtr to copy Slide Show System Requirements Transferring Your Images Windows PalmCam File Converter Installation QuickTimeTM Driver Installation Power Switch ConnectionUSB Cable supplied USB Terminal Reading the Disk Media Reading and Writing the Disk Media Open the image to View the image Writing to the Disk Media PalmCam File Conversion Disconnection Deleting a File Folder from the SuperDisk Drive System Requirements Transferring Your Images Macintosh QuickTimeTM Driver Installation USB Cable supplied Turn on your PC Set Power Switch to PC on the Digital Camera Before you begin Set the Power Switch to PC Open the image to View the image Deleting a File Folder from the SuperDisk Drive Removing the Disk Media Media Format Type & Explanation SuperDisk DriveWrite Protecting the Disk Media Type Format Style Explanation Using the SuperDisk Drive Windows Before FormattingFormatting the Disk Media Copying the Disk Media Diskcopy command at the DOS prompt cannot be usedDisk copy cannot be performed with SuperDisk Diskette Explorer CopyDisk is only possible with 2HD Floppy Disk Using the SuperDisk Drive Macintosh Important Operating Notes Using the SuperDisk Drive Print Mark Press Shtr again to cancel print Digital Camera Accessory Visa Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Before Requesting Service If, after Power Switch is set to Exit CCD Specifications PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Warranty Centralized Factory Servicenter Service Center Directory Information Index Ave de Infantería, Km